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Title
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The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus - Solutions for the Green Economy
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Subtitle
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Conference Synopsis (February 2012)
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Author
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Martin-Nagle, R., Howard, E., Wiltse, A., Duncan, D.
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Editor or Organisation
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OOSKAnews, Inc., BMZ, BMU
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Year
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2012
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Keywords
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Water, Land and Energy Nexus, ecosystems services, green economy, dams, water and sanitation, irrigation, Rio+20
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Country
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India, Jordan, South Africa, Sahel, Kenya, China
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Type
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publication
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Language
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English
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Powerful partners on the Road to Rio+20
Highlighting the Issues
How the Conference Was Structured
Understanding the Nexus
The Problems Presented by Population Growth
Interactions Among the Sectors
Climate Change Compounds the Problems
A Coordinated Effort
Accelerating Access
Focus on Agriculture
Impacts of bioenergy
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH
Creating More With Less
Increasing Productivity and Efficiency
Reducing and Eliminating Waste
Energy Efficiency Goals
Investing to Sustain Ecosystem Services
Protecting Water for Ecosystems
Urbanization and Ecosystems
Protecting Soil for Ecosystems
The Role of Dams
Making it Work and Moving Forward
Conclusion
Nexus Solutions in Practice
What is the “Green Economy”?
Understanding the Nexus
Energy and Food Produce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
India: NEXUS leads to 9.6% annual green GDP growth
New Seawater Greenhouse Technology Replenishes Irrigation
Jordan Finds a Valuable Resource in Sewage
Linking water and sanitation provision to energy saving and food security in Durban, South Africa
Water-spreading weirs refresh Sahel river valleys
Ecosystem Services a Priority on Kenya’s Tana River
Resource Efficiency Systems Tested in China’s Dry Ningxia Region
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Abstract
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Published with permission of OOSKAnews, Inc, 2013
www.ooskanews.com
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Permission
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Yes
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Category
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Enabling Environment
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