Thinking about Water Differently: Managing the Water–Food–Energy Nexus

Thinking about Water Differently: Managing the Water–Food–Energy Nexus
ISBN-10
9292542532
ISBN-13
9789292542535
Category
Political Science
Pages
105
Language
English
Published
2013-09-01
Publisher
Asian Development Bank
Author
Asian Development Bank

Description

The water–food–energy nexus is emerging as a critical issue in Asia and the Pacific. It is clear that solutions must be found to assure water security, thereby eliminating the immediate---and increasing---risk to food security, energy security, and economic growth and stability: water must be recognized as an economic as well as a social good. Governments need to be encouraged to think differently about water, take the longer-term view, and be mindful of the strategic and economic value of this limited resource. This publication is the result of a scoping study initiated by the Asian Development Bank to better understand the issues associated with the water–food–energy nexus in Asia and the Pacific. It provides high-level guidance on the choices available to address the region's water security issues.

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