Food-energy-water (FEW) nexus: Sustainable food production governance through system dynamics modeling

Francisco, Érika Cristina; Ignácio, Paulo Sérgio de Arruda; Piolli, Alessandro Luís; Poz, Maria Ester Soares Dal

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135825

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“…Thus, the authors chose the Journal of Cleaner Production as their baseline as it has published many papers from Asia in addition to being one of the leading journals in the field of environment, sustainability and sustainable development; this is also attested by the literature (Fichter et al , 2022; Francisco et al , 2023; Haba et al , 2022; Lima et al , 2023; Yuan and Sun, 2023). The objective of this paper is to assess ASEAN’s response to cleaner production by surveying the relevant literature that has been peer-reviewed and published by the chosen benchmark journal.…”

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Leading countries and research networks advancing clean production and environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia

Sorooshian,

Ahadi,

Zainul Abideen

2024

IJDI

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Purpose This study aims to assess the response of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to cleaner production and environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on identifying the leading countries and research networks driving these efforts. Design/methodology/approach A benchmarking academic journal was chosen, and the journal’s archive was comprehensively examined. To construct the data set, a conventional keyword search technique was applied in February 2023 to filter for ASEAN affiliations. The study used hybrid bibliometric analyses and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to analyze the collected data and address the research purpose. Findings The data analysis revealed a rising research trend, particularly after 2014. Malaysia had the most publications, followed by Thailand and Singapore, and their publications had the most cumulative citations among ASEAN countries. Research collaborations between Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore were frequent, but participation from other countries was low. The research topics on which ASEAN members focused were also identified, but it became apparent that there was little coordination. A scant few collaborations involving more than two countries were observed; thus, the MCDA analysis concluded that research leadership was absent in ASEAN countries. Originality/value This study contributes insights to the existing literature and offers a valuable overview of the research direction and collaboration status of cleaner production and environmental sustainability in the ASEAN region, thus benefiting policymakers. Additionally, this study introduces a novel approach combining bibliometrics analysis with MCDA to assess research collaboration, thus providing a novel methodology for future research policy evaluations.

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Leading countries and research networks advancing clean production and environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia

Sorooshian,

Ahadi,

Zainul Abideen

2024

IJDI

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“…Del Borghi et al (2022) employed life cycle assessment to analyze water consumption in agri-food sector to improve the energy-environmental performance of the WFE nexus. Francisco et al (2023) used a system dynamic model to simulate the complex relationships of the WFE nexus, which intended to support policies for the sustainable governance of eco-agricultural production systems. In general, unveiling the relationship of the WFE nexus has attracted the attentions of scholars around the world, mainly using technical and policy tools to simultaneously achieve the security of the three subsystems and improve the efficiency of resources utilization (Zhang et al, 2019).…”

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Collaborative Management of Water‐Energy‐Food‐Ecosystems Nexus in Central Asia Under Uncertainty

Ma,

Li,

Huang

et al. 2024

Water Resources Research

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Collaborative management of the water‐energy‐food‐ecosystems (WEFE) nexus can contribute significantly to sustainable development. However, multiple decision‐making levels with diverse preferences and multiple uncertainties in different forms pose intractable challenges to the management process. In this study, a novel optimization method named as multi‐level chance‐constrained fuzzy programming (MCFP) is developed to jointly manage the WEFE nexus. MCFP has advantages in evaluating trade‐offs among multiple competitive decision makers, solving decentralized planning problems with hierarchical structure, and tackling uncertainties expressed as randomness and vagueness. MCFP is then applied to the WEFE nexus in Central Asia, where five countries, 43 states, six water sources, and eight water users are involved over a long‐term planning horizon (2021–2050). A set of scenarios are designed to reflect decision‐making preferences based on different irrigation efficiencies, food, ecological and electricity demands as well as constraint‐violation probability and system credibility levels. The major findings are: (a) the proportion of agricultural water allocation would reduce to 45.4%–56.6% by 2050 to save more water for ensuring ecological restoration and energy supply; and (b) in order to balance water demands and support regional sustainable development, policymakers should sacrifice some of the benefits, set strict arable land limits for cereal crops, improve irrigation efficiency through adopting drip and sprinkler irrigation, and avoid the effects of the irrigation efficiency paradox. The findings are helpful for policymakers in gaining insight into the interrelationships of water, energy, food and ecosystems as well as making decisions for collaborative management of the WEFE nexus system.

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“…In another study, the authors utilize an SDM approach to simulate the interactions within the WEF nexus. The research is conducted in the green belt of the peri-urban area surrounding the city of São Paulo, situated on the outskirts of the Atlantic Forest, a bio-diverse forest in Southeastern Brazil [16]. An SDM was created to simulate and monitor the progress of the Water-Energy-Food-Society-Economy-Environment (WEF-SEE) system in Hunan Province, China.…”

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Assessing the Water–Energy–Food Nexus and Resource Sustainability in the Ardabil Plain: A System Dynamics and HWA Approach

Javan,

Altaee,

Darestani

et al. 2023

Water

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Ardabil Plain, which holds significant political and economic importance in agricultural production in Iran, has faced various challenges including climate change, economic sanctions, and limited access to global trade. Ensuring food security has become a key priority for the region. The main objective of this research is to identify a suitable crop for this critical region with regard to future climate change conditions. This study employs a new framework of the system dynamics model (SDM) and the Hybrid Weighted Averaging (HWA) method to assess the Water–Energy–Food (WEF) nexus and resource sustainability in the Ardabil Plain under different climate change scenarios (RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, and RCP 8.5). The research addresses current and future water challenges, emphasizing the need for additional energy and selecting optimal crops. Using the SDM, the study analyzes the impact of water supply fluctuations on agriculture, economic gain, and energy consumption from 2021 to 2050. The results indicate that barley is the most suitable crop for the Ardabil Plain in the near future, based on the overall ranking derived from the HWA method, which is as follows: barley > wheat > soybeans > potatoes > pears. The study highlights the significant challenges in energy supply for agriculture due to declining water levels and the increased force required by pumps to supply water to farms. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to make informed decisions in addressing water scarcity and rising energy demands in the Ardabil Plain.

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Food-energy-water (FEW) nexus: Sustainable food production governance through system dynamics modeling

Cited by 17 publications

References 22 publications

Leading countries and research networks advancing clean production and environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia

Leading countries and research networks advancing clean production and environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia

Collaborative Management of Water‐Energy‐Food‐Ecosystems Nexus in Central Asia Under Uncertainty

Assessing the Water–Energy–Food Nexus and Resource Sustainability in the Ardabil Plain: A System Dynamics and HWA Approach

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