Sustainable Water-Food Nexus
De Gruyter (Verlag)
978-3-11-134128-6 (ISBN)
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As we navigate an era defined by a pressing need for sustainable resource management, Circular Economy: Navigating the Water-Food Nexus for Sustainable Futures serves as a much-needed guide.
The book dives deep into the intertwined relationship between food and water systems in the context of a circular economy, a model that aims for the elimination of waste and the continual use of resources. It starts by defining the landscape of the water-food nexus and the circular economy, painting a comprehensive picture of these two critical concepts and their symbiotic relationship.
Further, it delves into the pillars of the water-food nexus, offering insights into sustainable agriculture practices, water conservation, and recycling methods within a circular economy framework. The narrative doesn't stop there; it broadens the scope to embrace emerging technologies and innovations, emphasizing their role in shaping the future of the circular water-food economy.
Urban agriculture, a trend gaining momentum in metropolitan landscapes, is discussed as a key player in adopting circular practices. Alongside, it sheds light on investment strategies and partnerships crucial for driving the transition towards a circular economy in the water-food nexus. The book also discusses the policy and regulatory landscape, highlighting the need for sound governance and inclusive policies.
Circular Economy: Navigating the Water-Food Nexus for Sustainable Futures concludes with a selection of best practices and forecasts of future trends, outlining possible paths towards a sustainable, circular water-food future. With its exhaustive exploration of the water-food nexus, the book stands as an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and sustainability advocates seeking to contribute to this critical transition.
Robert C. Brears is the founder of Our Future Water and an international sectoral expert (water) for the UN's Green Climate Fund. He is the author of 14 books, including Water Resources Management: Innovative and Green Solutions (De Gruyter) and Financing Water Security and Green Growth (Oxford University Press). Robert is the Editor in Chief of several Springer Nature Major Reference Works, including the Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.2.2025 |
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Reihe/Serie | De Gruyter STEM |
Zusatzinfo | 20 b/w tbl. |
Verlagsort | Berlin/Boston |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 170 x 240 mm |
Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Technische Chemie |
Technik | |
Schlagworte | circular economy • Landwirtschaft • Nachhaltigkeit • sustainable agriculture • Wasser • Water-Food Nexus • Water Management |
ISBN-10 | 3-11-134128-3 / 3111341283 |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-11-134128-6 / 9783111341286 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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