Developing a Framework for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in South Africa

Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Simpson, Gareth; Badenhorst, Jessica; Senzanje, Aidan; Jewitt, Graham; Chimonyo, Vimbayi G. P.; Mpandeli, Sylvester; Nhamo, Luxon

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“…Booker and his colleagues further assert this by stating that water is used in the production of virtually all economic goods and services; and above all, plays a vital role in the provision of basic ecosystem services for human beings and organisms [6]. The importance of water in the economy can also be seen via the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus as seen in general in [7] and for South Africa in particular in [8][9][10]. In addition to this, other scientists have recognised the influence that water has on development [11].…”

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Incentives for Managing Water Demands: Lessons from the Umgeni River Basin, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Chiluwe¹,

Nkhata²,

Tewari³

2023

River Basin Management - Under a Changing Climate

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This paper examines the incentives for managing water demands from a catchment or basin perspective by focusing on defined property rights dimensions. Using property rights theory, the paper has investigated the existence of relationships between attributes of property rights and intentions of water users to conserve water. A case study was used to test whether property rights can be used as incentives in the management of water demands. The results from the analyses that were conducted using IBM SPSS indicated that property rights would be very significant in curtailing water demands in a catchment by acting as incentives in water resource utilisation, specifically by motivating water user users to conserve water. This is an important finding because it would thus help water resource managers to use a properly defined property rights system (better duration and secure tenure) to enable water users curtail the ever-increasing water demands in the river basins.

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Incentives for Managing Water Demands: Lessons from the Umgeni River Basin, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Chiluwe¹,

Nkhata²,

Tewari³

2023

River Basin Management - Under a Changing Climate

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“…The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus demonstrates clearly an interlink among three interdependent resources in such a way that when one of the resources is affected by a certain action, the effect is felt in one or both of the other areas. These three sectors are very vital and beneficial for the human prosperity, growth in order to reduce poverty and sustainability [Mabhaudhi et al 2018;El Bassam 2021]. The nexus has drawn the global attention of the scientific research and policy sectors since its inception.…”

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“…WEF particularly tends to establish the connectedness such as interlinkages, symbiosis and trade-offs between the components which were considered separately [FAO 2014;Mabhaudhi et al 2018;Mahlknecht et al 2020]. For instance, water is required for the generation of hydropower, biofuel production, cooling processes in the nuclear reactor plants, etc.…”

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“…Further challenges such as cross-border and rural-urban migration problems have been on the rise as the population try to look for livelihood in perceived endowed areas. The WEF nexus alignment to sustainable development goals (SDGs), for instance goal number 2 on zero hunger, goal 6 on clean water and sanitation, and goal 7 on affordable and clean energy are likely to benefit the developing countries especially the Great Lakes region of Africa when the resources are well managed using the integrative approach that WEF nexus provides [Mabhaudhi et al 2018].…”

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Water-energy-food nexus in the Great Lakes Region of Africa: Current status and prospects

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Water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is a concept that aims at integrating these three key economic drivers which are very crucial for the improving the livelihood of the people, general economic sustainable development and social well-being of the world population. The effective utilization and management of these key resources require in-depth planning assessment of symbiosis, competitions and concession with an essential contribution in the nexus. This paper aims at reviewing the WEF in the Great Lakes region of Africa with a focus in Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. The status and prospects in each country has been assessed and the interconnection between the three fundamental resources together with the effects of climate change towards the security of these resources in the selected countries have been discussed. The review has found out that the selected countries are indeed WEF insecure since the impacts of climate change and poor infrastructure play a vital role in the insecurities highlighted. In the focused countries, it was realized that the existence of weak institutional and legal frameworks, political instability and poor infrastructure indeed hinders the regional attainment of the WEF nexus for sustainable economic development. This therefore calls for a dire need for the adoption of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in the WEF nexus through an integrated and holistic approach in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

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“…This province possesses almost 50% of the country's arable land [25]. Whilst a report by [26] confirmed that conflicts in policies, which were not always integrated, created implementation challenges, and threatened sustainable development.…”

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Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development Goals through Nexus Planning

Mabhaudhi

Nhamo

Chibarabada

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) acknowledge the inter-linkages between human wellbeing, economic prosperity, and a healthy environment and, hence, are associated with a wide range of topical issues that include the securities of water, energy and food resources, poverty eradication, economic development, climate change, health, among others. As SDGs are assessed through targets to be achieved by 2030 and monitored through measurable indicators, this study applied the nexus planning model to monitor and evaluate progress towards SDGs using South Africa as a case study. The study highlighted pathways to ensure socio-ecological sustainability and environmental health by establishing the connectivity between SDGs and nexus approaches. The linkages between SDGs and nexus planning facilitated the sustainable management of resources in an integrated manner. They addressed the cross-sectoral synergies, value-addition, and trade-offs within interlinked sectors. The connectedness of current challenges facing humankind (climate change, rapid urbanisation, migration, and the emergence of novel infectious diseases) require transformative approaches that address these cross-cutting challenges holistically. Managing the intricate relationships between distinct but interconnected sectors through nexus planning has provided decision support tools to formulate coherent strategies that drive resilience and sustainability. The established linkages between nexus planning and SDGs have strengthened cross-sectoral collaboration and unpacked measures for cooperative governance and management through evidence-based interventions. As food production, water provision, and energy accessibility are the major socio-economic and environmental issues currently attracting global attention; the methodology promotes attaining sustainability by 2030.

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Developing a Framework for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in South Africa

Cited by 6 publications

References 24 publications

Incentives for Managing Water Demands: Lessons from the Umgeni River Basin, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Incentives for Managing Water Demands: Lessons from the Umgeni River Basin, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Water-energy-food nexus in the Great Lakes Region of Africa: Current status and prospects

Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development Goals through Nexus Planning

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