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DOI 10.1016/j.wasec.2021.100095
Title (Primary) Perspectives and challenges of applying the water-food-energy nexus approach to lake eutrophication modelling
Author Tong, Y.; Sun, J.; Uddin, M.; Kong, X.; Lin, Y.; Wang, M.; Zhang, H.; Xu, X.; Wu, Z.
Source Titel Water Security
Year 2021
Department SEEFO
Volume 14
Page From art. 100095
Language englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Keywords Lake eutrophication; Water quality modeling and management; Water-energy-food nexus; Sustainable development; Challenges in integrations
Abstract The water-food-energy (WFE) nexus is about balancing competing interests to secure the sustainability of services provided by interconnected sectors. Ignoring the interconnections could cause serious consequences. For example, eutrophication caused by overemphasizing on food production maximization could threaten water security. Worldwide eutrophication intensification is one of the most important causes of the lake water quality deteriorations. Water quality models are usually important decision making tools for policy makers. This study attempts to explore the possibilities of applying the WFE nexus concept into water quality models. We propose the most significant challenge is lack of a common modelling framework to streamline connections between up- and downstream models. As the most important water quality issue, eutrophication modeling should increase its visibility in the United Nations Sustainable Develop Goals.
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Tong, Y., Sun, J., Uddin, M., Kong, X., Lin, Y., Wang, M., Zhang, H., Xu, X., Wu, Z. (2021):
Perspectives and challenges of applying the water-food-energy nexus approach to lake eutrophication modelling
Water Secur. 14 , art. 100095 10.1016/j.wasec.2021.100095