Creating knowledge about food-water-energy nexus at a local scale: A participatory approach in Tulcea, Romania

Balaican, Dragoș; Nichersu, Iulian; Nichersu, Iuliana; Pierce, Andrea; Wilhelmi, Olga; Laborgne, Pia; Bratfanof, Edward

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2022.12.013

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“…The Tulcea WEF Nexus, a case study of a mid-size city in the Danube Delta (Tulcea; population size: 65.624, population density: 571 inhabitants per km², census, 2021) was explored in two prior studies ( [42,43]). The key finding pertinent to this study was that the WEF Nexus showed less awareness among local residents in Tulcea than it could be expected from rural development, analyzed by scientists (degradation of environment see, e.g.…”

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“…[44]). Through the survey on the WEF Nexus (interviews and workshops) concerning the vegetable supply in Tulcea, which encompassed various commodity flows including a local vegetable market in the city, at least a larger number of respondents was interested appreciating nexus knowledge, to learn more about the interconnection of the three elements: water, energy, and food [42]. Accordingly, these residents utilized "the Tulcea tool", developed as a user-friendly interactive data collection tool within the framework of the WEF Nexus.…”

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Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

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Managing Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) resources within socio-environmental systems demands innovative strategies that provide decision-makers with actionable insights. This article explores the challenges and potential solutions of employing Focus Maps and choremes as a novel approach for assessing anthropogenic impacts and enhancing the visualization of the WEF Nexus in specific geographic areas. By integrating geospatial data, multi-criteria analysis, and involving stakeholders, our research aims to develop Choreomatic Focus Maps (CFMs) that offer a comprehensive spatial representation of the WEF Nexus, facilitating better-informed decision-making at the community level. Our current work outlines visualization of WEF Nexus, as an initial stages of creating CFMs through a detailed step-by-step process. This includes identifying the main drivers for WEF nexus, such as anthropogenic activities and their distribution, evaluating environmental factors, linking anthropogenic impact with environmental indicators over time, and conducting on-site validation. Our focus is on advancing through these crucial steps, particularly emphasizing field validation within the Local Decision-Makers Tools, visualized here by using Focus Maps. This phase is vital for ensuring our approach is grounded in reality and meets the needs of the communities within the Danube Delta region. By doing so, we aim to provide a visual summary of the WEF Nexus that not only captures the complexity of this fragile ecosystem but also incorporates local insights and priorities, identifying key areas where human activities have significant impacts.

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Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

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“…The primary determinants of energy demand in Romania are transportation, industrial activities, and household consumption [ 125 ]. In relation to the concern that energy production and consumption impact CO 2 emissions, the nation's energy composition comprises cleaner sources such as nuclear and hydroelectric power, but it continues to depend on coal and natural gas, both of which contribute to the emission of CO 2 [ 126 ]. Continual efforts are being invested in the development of renewable energy sources and the improvement of energy efficiency to address the CO 2 emissions linked to energy production and consumption in Romania.…”

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Catch-up growth with alpha and beta decoupling and their relationships between CO2 emissions by GDP, population, energy production, and consumption

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“…The Tulcea WEF nexus, a case study of a mid-sized city in the Danube Delta (Tulcea, population size: 65.624; population density: 571 inhabitants per km 2 ; census, 2021), was explored in two prior studies [20,21]. The key finding pertinent to this study was that the WEF nexus showed less awareness among local residents in Tulcea than could be expected from rural development, as analyzed by scientists (for degradation of environment see, e.g., [22]).…”

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“…The key finding pertinent to this study was that the WEF nexus showed less awareness among local residents in Tulcea than could be expected from rural development, as analyzed by scientists (for degradation of environment see, e.g., [22]). Through the survey on the WEF nexus (interviews and workshops) concerning the vegetable supply in Tulcea, which encompassed various commodity flows including a local vegetable market in the city, at least a larger number of respondents was interested in appreciating nexus knowledge, to learn more about the interconnection of the three elements: water, energy, and food [20]. Accordingly, these residents utilized "the Tulcea tool", developed as a user-friendly interactive data collection tool within the framework of the WEF nexus.…”

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Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

Balaican,

Teubner,

Tudor

et al. 2024

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Addressing complex interactions within water, energy, and food (WEF) resources, innovative tools for in-depth analysis and decision-making are imperative. This study introduces chorematic focus maps (CFMs) as a groundbreaking method to visualize and tackle the WEF nexus’s complexities, focusing specifically on the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (DDBR). By merging geospatial analysis with on-site validation, this research reveals intricate interdependencies within the nexus and positions CFMs as an effective tool for stakeholders. This study adopts a methodological approach that focuses on identifying human activities and evaluating their impacts on the WEF nexus, with the goal of developing practical and grounded strategies for managing these essential resources. By testing this approach within the DDBR, the potential for wider application is demonstrated, offering a promising framework for addressing similar socio-environmental challenges across various regions. Future research directions include refining CFMs’ precision and practicality through extended fieldwork and stakeholder engagement, testing the framework’s adaptability across various locations and nexus dynamics. Additionally, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning could provide deeper insights and reinforce CFMs’ role in decision support for the WEF nexus. Conclusively, this investigation into the WEF nexus through CFMs emphasizes the critical need for strategies that navigate the complexities of environmental management and resource optimization, marking CFMs as a significant tool for both decision-makers and researchers.

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Creating knowledge about food-water-energy nexus at a local scale: A participatory approach in Tulcea, Romania

Cited by 9 publications

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Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

Catch-up growth with alpha and beta decoupling and their relationships between CO2 emissions by GDP, population, energy production, and consumption

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