2023
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.132230.1
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Water-energy-food nexus in the Great Lakes Region of Africa: Current status and prospects

Abstract: Water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is a concept that aims at integrating these three key economic drivers which are very crucial for the improving the livelihood of the people, general economic sustainable development and social well-being of the world population. The effective utilization and management of these key resources require in-depth planning assessment of symbiosis, competitions and concession with an essential contribution in the nexus. This paper aims at reviewing the WEF in the Great Lakes region of A… Show more

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“…It can reduce the availability and degrade the quality of water in the basin, impact drinking water supplies and reduce the amount of water available for irrigation, which is crucial for food production [31]. Decreased water availability also affects hydropower generation, impacting energy production [46]. Agriculture relies heavily on water resources from river basins.…”
Section: The Duty To Protect and Preserve The Environment Of The Wate...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It can reduce the availability and degrade the quality of water in the basin, impact drinking water supplies and reduce the amount of water available for irrigation, which is crucial for food production [31]. Decreased water availability also affects hydropower generation, impacting energy production [46]. Agriculture relies heavily on water resources from river basins.…”
Section: The Duty To Protect and Preserve The Environment Of The Wate...mentioning
confidence: 99%