This publication demonstrates the benefits and added value of implementing intersectoral (nexus) solutions to solve the most typical problems affecting transboundary basins in terms of water quantity, quality, and environment. It is based on a survey of stakeholders worldwide who have experience with solutions and investments that link water management, energy, land/agriculture and/or environment protection, including from nexus assessments and dialogues. Designing, planning, and implementing nexus solutions and investments is in the interest of all policy makers (notably from energy and agriculture). Such nexus solutions - in contrast to sectoral-specific solutions - are associated with lower political risks (broader consensus) and higher levels of coherence with respect to cross-sectoral goals (e.g. climate goals, sustainable development) and broader benefits (multiple interests). The categories of solutions considered include international/transboundary cooperation, governance, economic and policy instruments, as well as infrastructure and innovation, while experiences of financing nexus investments are also discussed here.
| ISBN: | 9789211172720 |
| Publication date: | 30th May 2022 |
| Author: | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Genres: |
Drought and water supply Water supply and treatment Water industries Environmental policy and protocols Regional / International studies |
This publication demonstrates the benefits and added value of implementing intersectoral (nexus) solutions to solve the most typical problems affecting transboundary basins in terms of water quantity, quality, and environment. It is based on a survey of stakeholders worldwide who have experience with solutions and investments that link water management, energy, land/agriculture and/or environment protection, including from nexus assessments and dialogues. Designing, planning, and implementing nexus solutions and investments is in the interest of all policy makers (notably from energy and agriculture). Such nexus solutions - in contrast to sectoral-specific solutions - are associated with lower political risks (broader consensus) and higher levels of coherence with respect to cross-sectoral goals (e.g. climate goals, sustainable development) and broader benefits (multiple interests). The categories of solutions considered include international/transboundary cooperation, governance, economic and policy instruments, as well as infrastructure and innovation, while experiences of financing nexus investments are also discussed here.
Solutions and Investments in the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus features in the following genres: Drought and water supply, Water supply and treatment, Water industries, Environmental policy and protocols, Regional / International studies
Solutions and Investments in the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus is available in Paperback
Solutions and Investments in the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus was written by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and published by United Nations Publications
Solutions and Investments in the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus has 112 pages
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