water-energy-food nexus
Protecting the ‘Water Tower’ of Asia: The Future of the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Watch this short video to learn about the challenges of climate change in the Himalayan mountains as well as examples of adaptation actions. The focus is on integrating all sectors into a comprehensive climate adaptation plan, and to optimize the water-energy nexus to “green the vertical deserts”.
Shaping the water–energy–food nexus for resilient mountain livelihoods
This brief presents a participatory process for assessing the status of water–energy–food systems in mountains, identifying governance and technical options and exploring alternative scenarios.