The Water Energy and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region 1st Edition by Kamel Amer, Zafar Adeel, Benno Boer, Walid Saleh ISBN 3319484087 9783319484082

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ISBN 10:      3319484087
ISBN 13: 978-3319484082
Author:       Kamel Amer, Zafar Adeel, Benno Böer, Walid Saleh

The Water Energy and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region 1st Table of contents:

1. Status of Water in the Arab Region

• Abstract
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Water Availability and Uses
  • 1.2.1 Water Resources Availability
    • 1.2.1.1 Conventional Water Resources
    • 1.2.1.2 Non-conventional Water Resources
  • 1.2.2 Water Uses
• 1.3 Major Water Issues
  • 1.3.1 Trends and Competition Among Users
  • 1.3.2 Shared Water Resources
  • 1.3.3 Over-Exploitation of Groundwater Resources
  • 1.3.4 Water Resources Pollution by Anthropogenic Activities
• References

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2. State of Energy in the Arab Region

• Abstract
• 2.1 Energy and Development in the Arab Region
• 2.2 Renewable Energy Solutions
• 2.3 Energy Efficiency
• 2.4 Energy Access for the Poor
  • 2.4.1 Decentralized Energy Solutions
  • 2.4.2 Displaced Communities
  • 2.4.3 Energy Subsidy Reforms
  • 2.4.4 Global Partnerships for Energy Access
• References

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3. Status of Food Security in the Arab Region

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 State of Arab Food Security
  • 3.2.1 Food Availability
    • 3.2.1.1 Domestic Food Production
    • 3.2.1.2 Food Export and Import
  • 3.2.2 Access to Food
  • 3.2.3 Stability of Food Supplies
  • 3.2.4 Food Utilization
    • 3.2.4.1 Food Consumption
    • 3.2.4.2 State of Hunger
    • 3.2.4.3 Self-sufficiency Ratios and Food Gap
• 3.3 Strengthening Arab Food Security
• References

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4. Desalinated Water for Food Production in the Arab Region

• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.1.1 Water Scarcity in the Arab Region
  • 4.1.2 Irrigation Water Demand in the Arab Region
• 4.2 Impact of Water Scarcity on Food Production
• 4.3 Desalination in the Arab Region
• 4.4 Feasibility of Water Desalination for Agriculture
  • 4.4.1 Desalination Technology and Energy Requirements
  • 4.4.2 Feed Water Quality
  • 4.4.3 Product Water Quality
• 4.5 Challenges of Using Desalination for Irrigation in the Arab Region
  • 4.5.1 High Financial and Energy Costs
  • 4.5.2 Sustainability
  • 4.5.3 Environmental Impacts
  • 4.5.4 Capacity Development
• 4.6 Opportunities of Using Desalination for Food Production in the Arab Region
  • 4.6.1 Saudi Arabia and Wheat Production
  • 4.6.2 Qatar’s Desalination for Irrigation Projected Scheme
  • 4.6.3 Abu Dhabi’s Tight Water Budget
• 4.7 Recommendations
• References

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5. Water, Energy, and Food in the Arab Region: Challenges and Opportunities

• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 The Challenges for Water Supplies and Consumption
• 5.3 The Challenges for Energy Production
• 5.4 The Challenges for Food Production
• 5.5 Institutional Issues in Food, Energy, and Water
• 5.6 Opportunities for Renewable Energy and Food
• 5.7 Conclusions
• References

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6. Water, Energy, and Food Security in the Arab Region: Regional Cooperation and Capacity Building

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Nexus and South-South Cooperation (SSC)
• 6.3 Water, Energy, and Food Nexus: Capacity Building
• 6.4 Water and Energy Sector Capacity Building: Experiences and Lessons Learned
• 6.5 Capacity Building in the Agricultural Sector for Food Security
• 6.6 Nexus Approach Implementation: Required Capacities
• 6.7 Building Stakeholders’ Capacity
• 6.8 Institutional Capacity Building: Key Considerations
• 6.9 Nexus and Capacity Development: The Need for Education Programs
• 6.10 Capacity Building Strategy: Holistic Joint Learning Projects
• 6.11 Educational Training Programs: Directions for Successful Nexus Implementation
• 6.12 Tailor-Made Education, Training, and Human Development Programs
• 6.13 Water, Energy, and Food Nexus: Research Programs
• 6.14 Building Research Partnerships
• 6.15 Water Research and Public Policies
• 6.16 Conclusion and Recommendations
• References

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7. Research and Development to Bridge the Knowledge Gap

• Abstract
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Role of Research and Development
• 7.3 State of Knowledge on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in the Arab Region
  • 7.3.1 Water-for-Food Scarcity Impact on Energy
  • 7.3.2 Energy for Water
  • 7.3.3 Water for Energy
  • 7.3.4 Transboundary Water-Energy-Food Nexus
  • 7.3.5 Water-Energy Savings Nexus for Food
  • 7.3.6 Food Security, Virtual Water Trade, and the WEF Nexus
  • 7.3.7 Blue and Green Water Effect on the WEF Nexus
  • 7.3.8 Food Wastage in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
• 7.4 Conclusion
• References

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8. Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region: Thoughts and Policy Options

• Abstract
• 8.1 Introduction to the Problems
• 8.2 Energy: Subsidies, Water Footprints, and Waste
• 8.3 Food: Food Security, Losses, and Footprints
• 8.4 Water: Security, Desalination, and the Water-Food Nexus
• 8.5 Determinants of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
• 8.6 Solutions to Water-Energy-Food Nexus Stress
• 8.7 Global Implications
• 8.8 Solving the Nexus via Integrated Policies and Investments
• 8.9 Policy Recommendations
• References

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9. Managing Water, Energy, and Food for Long-Term Regional Security

• Abstract
• 9.1 Overview of Regional Security Concepts
  • 9.1.1 Determinants of Regional Security
  • 9.1.2 Economic Terrain in the Arab Region
• 9.2 Context for Security in the Arab Region
  • 9.2.1 Population Growth and Resource Distribution
  • 9.2.2 Demographics and Unemployment
  • 9.2.3 Globalization Impacts on Food and Energy Sectors
  • 9.2.4 Extremism and Democracy
• 9.3 Environmental Dimensions of Security
  • 9.3.1 Climate Change as a Driver
  • 9.3.2 Gaps in Environmental Governance
• 9.4 Approaches for Sustaining Regional Security
  • 9.4.1 Land Acquisition in Africa for Water-Food Security
  • 9.4.2 Focus on Small-Scale Agriculture
  • 9.4.3 Mastering the Water-Energy Nexus
  • 9.4.4 Creating an Enabling Policy Environment
• 9.5 Conclusion: Achieving Long-Term Regional Security
• References

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10. Current Water for Food Situational Analysis in the Arab Region and Expected Changes

• Abstract
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Situational Analysis of Stresses on Arab Countries’ Water-Food Security
  • 10.2.1 Population Growth
  • 10.2.2 Economic Development
  • 10.2.3 Water Availability and External Water Resources
  • 10.2.4 Climate Change
  • 10.2.5 Global Food Prices and Implications
• 10.3 Uncertainties Associated with External Stresses
• 10.4 Innovative Solutions for Water-Food Security
• 10.5 Conclusions and Recommendations
• References

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11. Case Study: Masdar Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program

• Abstract
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Strategic Goal
• 11.3 Objectives of the Program
• 11.4 Selection Process
• 11.5 Site for Pilot Plants
• 11.6 Pilot Plants
• 11.7 Selected Partners
• 11.8 Project Time Schedule
• 11.9 Operation Regime and Expected Results
• 11.10 Related R&D Programs

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12. Summarizing the Story

• Abstract
• 12.1 Emerging Context
• 12.2 Origins of This Volume
• 12.3 Highlights of Contributions
• 12.4 Key Take-Away Points

 

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