Water, energy, food, and ecology play significant roles in poverty reduction, human well-
being, and regional sustainable development. With the increasing demand for energy and …

The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is rapidly expanding in scholarly literature and policy
settings as a novel way to address complex resource and development challenges. The …

Abstract In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) aiming to achieve a better …

Over the past decade, analyzing issues within the 'water-energy nexus' has become a topic
of increasing attention for the scientific and policy communities. Based on an extensive …

Ecosystem service concepts can offer a valuable approach for linking human and nature,
and arguments for the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. Despite an …

Challenges of high energy efficiency, water saving, low-carbon emissions, waste
management and food saving have been considerable pressures on both regional and …

The emerging popularity of the nexus discussion reflects the ongoing transition from a
sectoral or silo approach to an integrative approach to address the global challenges …

Under the combined effects of global climate change and human activities, ecological
protection in arid and semi-arid regions is facing severe challenges. There is an urgent need …

We quantify main ecosystem services (ie the contribution of ecosystems to human well-
being) provided by rivers, lakes, coastal waters and connected ecosystems (riparian areas …

Forest and landscape restoration is a promising strategy for improving water, energy and
food securities. We advocate that 'forest security'should form a fourth, foundational …