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The world of development thinkers and practitioners is abuzz with a
new lexicon: the idea of "the nexus" between water, food, and
energy which is intuitively compelling. It promises better
integration of multiple sectoral elements, a better transition to
greener economies, and sustainable development. However, there
appears to be little agreement on its precise meaning, whether it
only complements existing environmental governance approaches or
how it can be enhanced in national contexts. One current approach
to the nexus treats it as a risk and security matter while another
treats it within economic rationality addressing externalities
across sector. A third perspective acknowledges it as a
fundamentally political process requiring negotiation amongst
different actors with distinct perceptions, interests, and
practices. This perspective highlights the fact that technical
solutions for improving coherence within the nexus may have
unintended and negative impacts in other policy areas, such as
poverty alleviation and education. The Water-Food-Energy Nexus:
Power, Politics and Justice lays out the managerial-technical
definitions of the nexus and challenges these conceptions by
bringing to the forefront the politics of the nexus, around two key
dimensions - a dynamic understanding of water-food-energy systems,
and a normative positioning around nexus debates, in particular
around social justice. The authors argue that a shift in nexus
governance is required towards approaches where limits to control
are acknowledged, and more reflexive/plural strategies adopted.
This book will be of interest to academic researchers, policy
makers, and practitioners in the fields of international
development studies, environmental politics, and science and
technology studies, as well as international relations.
The world of development thinkers and practitioners is abuzz with a
new lexicon: the idea of "the nexus" between water, food, and
energy which is intuitively compelling. It promises better
integration of multiple sectoral elements, a better transition to
greener economies, and sustainable development. However, there
appears to be little agreement on its precise meaning, whether it
only complements existing environmental governance approaches or
how it can be enhanced in national contexts. One current approach
to the nexus treats it as a risk and security matter while another
treats it within economic rationality addressing externalities
across sector. A third perspective acknowledges it as a
fundamentally political process requiring negotiation amongst
different actors with distinct perceptions, interests, and
practices. This perspective highlights the fact that technical
solutions for improving coherence within the nexus may have
unintended and negative impacts in other policy areas, such as
poverty alleviation and education. The Water-Food-Energy Nexus:
Power, Politics and Justice lays out the managerial-technical
definitions of the nexus and challenges these conceptions by
bringing to the forefront the politics of the nexus, around two key
dimensions - a dynamic understanding of water-food-energy systems,
and a normative positioning around nexus debates, in particular
around social justice. The authors argue that a shift in nexus
governance is required towards approaches where limits to control
are acknowledged, and more reflexive/plural strategies adopted.
This book will be of interest to academic researchers, policy
makers, and practitioners in the fields of international
development studies, environmental politics, and science and
technology studies, as well as international relations.
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