The discourse on the need for water, energy, and food security has dominated the development agenda of southern African countries, centred on improving livelihoods, building resilience, and regional integration. About 60% of the population in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) live...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Ndlela, B.
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Nhemachena, Charles
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Mabhaudhi, T.
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Mpandeli, S.
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Matchaya, Greenwell C.
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[The water-energy-food nexus: climate risks and opportunities in southern Africa]
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The water-energy-food nexus: climate risks and opportunities in southern Africa
About 60% of southern Africa’s population lives in rural areas with limited access to basic services and amenities such as clean and safe water, affordable and clean energy, and balanced and nutritious diets. Resource scarcity has direct and indirect impacts on nutrition, human health, and well-b...
Mabhaudhi, T.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Mpandeli, S.
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Nhemachena, Charles
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Senzanje, A.
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Sobratee, N.
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Chivenge, P.P.
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Slotow, R.
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Naidoo, D.
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Liphadzi, S.
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Modi, A.T.
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[The water–energy–food nexus as a tool to transform rural livelihoods and well-being in southern Africa]
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The water–energy–food nexus as a tool to transform rural livelihoods and well-being in southern Africa
The main limiting factor impeding the operationalisation of the WEF nexus has been lack of metrics and tools to translate the concept into a fully-fledged operational framework to support policy and decision-making. This study developed a WEF nexus model by (i) defining WEF nexus sustainability i...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Mabhaudhi, T.
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Mpandeli, S.
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[A model to integrate and assess water-energy-food nexus performance: South Africa case study]
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A model to integrate and assess water-energy-food nexus performance: South Africa case study