ResearchGate is home to subject matter experts from around the globe, with different experiences and areas of expertise. The new year has made me reflect on the perils and opportunities facing us in the years to come, particularly throughout the food-water-energy nexus. What do you all think will be the biggest challenge to humanity in this area in the coming century?
One of the primary issues that comes to my mind is reducing the linearity of our resource pipelines, particularly the one-way ticket that most municipal wastewater takes to the ocean. In my mind it is an egregious waste that these resources (nutrients, carbon, water, and trace minerals) are not recaptured in a circular economy.
The food-water-energy nexus is a complex and interconnected system that involves the interdependence of food, water, and energy resources. One of the biggest challenges in this nexus in the 21st century is achieving sustainability and resilience in the face of a growing global population, climate change, and resource constraints. The most important challenges are (see references below)
In summary, achieving sustainability in the food-water-energy nexus requires a holistic approach that considers the interconnections between these resources and addresses the challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and resource constraints.
References:
1. link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00477-020-01927-5
2. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652623024691
3. iwaponline.com/jwcc/article/13/7/2761/89227/Addressing-the-challenges-of-water-energy-food
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