Integrating climate change adaptation into water-energy-food-environment nexus for sustainable development in East African Community

Mperejekumana, Philbert; Shen, Lei; Zhong, Shuai; Muhirwa, Fabien; Gaballah, Mohamed S.; Nsigayehe, Jean Marie Vianney

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140026

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“…The fundamental concept of pathway analysis is to visually represent the links between various factors by categorizing them into direct and indirect effects. Generally, the through path analysis will divide the variable relationships into causal and parallel relationships, and its linear equation is shown in Equation (1).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Relevant departments ought to establish laws and regulations to limit carbon emissions. Specific measures that can be taken include: (1) the government should optimize the current industrial structure and strongly support key industries that bring long-term sustainable benefits to economic development, such as high technology, green energy, and environmental industries. It should also increase investment in research and development and promote breakthroughs in renewable energy technologies, including but not limited to solar, wind, biomass, and other new energy technologies, to improve energy utilization efficiency and the overall competitiveness of the economy.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Climate change and environmental sustainability are critical issues that human society must address in its development [1]. In September 2020, China pledged to the international community to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060 [2].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Impact Mechanism of Renewable Energy Technology Innovation on Carbon Productivity Based on Spatial Durbin Model

Wang,

Chen

2024

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Given the threats to international energy security and the restructuring of energy sources in various countries, China faces the dual challenge of achieving the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. To promote a reduction in carbon emissions and enhance carbon productivity, it is crucial to innovate renewable energy technology for long-term, low-carbon transformational development. This paper identifies the key factors that affect carbon productivity through pathway analysis and quantitatively examines the direct and spatial spillover impacts of technological advancements in renewable energy using the spatial Durbin model. Finally, this study verifies the pathways through which innovations affect carbon productivity by combining them with the spatial mediation model. The results indicate that innovations in renewable energy technologies significantly enhance carbon productivity. The indirect effects of regional spillover are even more pronounced.

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“…The core challenge of resource and environmentally sustainable development lies in the balanced interaction between water resources, energy, carbon emissions, and the economy [28,29]. To promote sustainable development, it is crucial to coordinate the relationship between water, energy, carbon, and economic growth, that is, to reduce water consumption, optimize energy utilization, and lower carbon emissions while enhancing economic benefits.…”

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A Water–Energy–Carbon–Economy Framework to Assess Resources and Environment Sustainability: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China

Zhu,

Zhang,

You

2024

Energies

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Developing a comprehensive research framework that integrates the water–energy–carbon (WEC) system with economic development is crucial to fostering sustainable development. However, common evaluation indicators for sustainable development fail to cover the most up-to-date climate objectives and policies comprehensively and also lack a decoupling analysis between various subsystems and economic development. By incorporating the Tapio model and the coupling coordination degree model (CCDM), we introduce a novel water–energy–carbon–economy (WECE) framework to evaluate the sustainability of regional resources and the environment. Taking the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) as an example, we have constructed a comprehensive water–energy–carbon (WEC) indicator system that aligns with China’s sustainable development objectives and its most recent carbon emission reduction strategies. Employing the indicator system, we conducted an assessment of the sustainable development within the YREB from 2010 to 2019. The results reveal that the YREB has yet to achieve full decoupling between water use, energy consumption, carbon emissions, and economic development, with a prevailing trend towards weak decoupling (WD). The WEC system within the YREB exhibited coordination from 2010 to 2019. Notably, only the WEC system in Sichuan attained good coordination in 2019, indicating the imperative for more extensive initiatives in resource and environmental development to realize sustainable objectives. Finally, we delve into the driving mechanism of the coupling coordination degree (CCD) of the WEC system. Our findings suggest that, from the perspective of system collaborative management, the integrated approach of the WEC system offers superior benefits compared to individual management components. Consequently, it is imperative to bolster collaboration and institute a comprehensive set of policies to ensure sustainable development within the region.

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“…By visually representing these relationships, they provide stakeholders with a holistic perspective on how individual actions impact the entire system, thereby advocating for sustainable resource management practices. This approach is essential for fostering an integrated environmental management strategy [25,26]. Moreover, the role of CFMs extends beyond simple data representation; they are instrumental in offering clear, visual insights into dynamic environmental systems.…”

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

Balaican,

Teubner,

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Water

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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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Integrating climate change adaptation into water-energy-food-environment nexus for sustainable development in East African Community

Cited by 8 publications

References 32 publications

Impact Mechanism of Renewable Energy Technology Innovation on Carbon Productivity Based on Spatial Durbin Model

Impact Mechanism of Renewable Energy Technology Innovation on Carbon Productivity Based on Spatial Durbin Model

A Water–Energy–Carbon–Economy Framework to Assess Resources and Environment Sustainability: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China

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

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