In this section you will understand:
The water–food–energy “nexus” and how its complex interactions affect:
The implications of global climate change for the water–food–energy nexus
"The water-food-energy nexus is central to sustainable development. Demand for all three is increasing, driven by a rising global population, rapid urbanization, changing diets and economic growth. Agriculture is the largest consumer of the world’s freshwater resources, and more than one-quarter of the energy used globally is expended on food production and supply.
The inextricable linkages between these critical domains require a suitably integrated approach to ensuring water and food security, and sustainable agriculture and energy production worldwide."
Food security: availability and access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet the dietary needs and food preferences of an active and healthy life
Water security: access to safe drinking water and sanitation
Energy Security: access to clean, reliable and affordable energy sources for cooking, heating, lighting, communication and productive use
Homework, read Jeremy Allouche, Food, energy and water: the politics of the nexus, The Guardian, 24 June, 2014
Summative assessment:
1. Draw two labeled diagrams describing the Food Energy Water Nexus of two countries with contrasting levels of resource security [5+5]
Include:
2. Using the same two countries from #1, hand-write a 5 or 6 paragraph essay answering the following IB style question:
Compare and contrast the consequences of global climate change on water, food and energy resource security between two named countries.
Your essay must include:
Possible sources:
You will be graded using the Paper 1 and 2 markbands. [10 marks, but will count for 20/30 for full assessment]
Due date: Nov 20th
Answer one question in N&C p. 503, # 1-10 and share with the class
Discuss: