Thinking about Water Differently
Managing the Water–Food–Energy Nexus
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Policy
| Author: | Asian Development Bank | ISBN: | 9789292542535 |
| Publisher: | Asian Development Bank | Publication: | September 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Asian Development Bank | Language: | English |
| Author: | Asian Development Bank |
| ISBN: | 9789292542535 |
| Publisher: | Asian Development Bank |
| Publication: | September 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Asian Development Bank |
| Language: | English |
The water–food–energy nexus is emerging as a critical issue in Asia and the Pacific. It is clear that solutions must be found to assure water security, thereby eliminating the immediate---and increasing---risk to food security, energy security, and economic growth and stability: water must be recognized as an economic as well as a social good. Governments need to be encouraged to think differently about water, take the longer-term view, and be mindful of the strategic and economic value of this limited resource. This publication is the result of a scoping study initiated by the Asian Development Bank to better understand the issues associated with the water–food–energy nexus in Asia and the Pacific. It provides high-level guidance on the choices available to address the region's water security issues.
The water–food–energy nexus is emerging as a critical issue in Asia and the Pacific. It is clear that solutions must be found to assure water security, thereby eliminating the immediate---and increasing---risk to food security, energy security, and economic growth and stability: water must be recognized as an economic as well as a social good. Governments need to be encouraged to think differently about water, take the longer-term view, and be mindful of the strategic and economic value of this limited resource. This publication is the result of a scoping study initiated by the Asian Development Bank to better understand the issues associated with the water–food–energy nexus in Asia and the Pacific. It provides high-level guidance on the choices available to address the region's water security issues.
