IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 2306: Climate Change Adaptation through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Southern Africa

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 2306: Climate Change Adaptation through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Southern Africa International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15102306 Authors: Sylvester Mpandeli Dhesigen Naidoo Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi Charles Nhemachena Luxon Nhamo Stanley Liphadzi Sithabile Hlahla Albert T. Modi Climate change is a complex and cross-cutting problem that needs an integrated and transformative systems approach to respond to the challenge. Current sectoral approaches to climate change adaptation initiatives often create imbalances and retard sustainable development. Regional and international literature on climate change adaptation opportunities and challenges applicable to southern Africa from a water-energy-food (WEF) nexus perspective was reviewed. Specifically, this review highlights climate change impacts on water, energy, and food resources in southern Africa, while exploring mitigation and adaptation opportunities. The review further recommends strategies to develop cross-sectoral sustainable measures aimed at building resilient communities. Regional WEF nexus related institutions and legal frameworks were also reviewed to relate the WEF nexus to policy. Southern Africa is witnessing an increased frequency and intensity in climate change-associated extreme weather events, causing water, food, and energy insecurity. A projected reduction of 20% in annual rainfall by 2080 in southern Africa will on...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research