Development drivers of the water-energy-food nexus in the Gulf Cooperation Council region

Ammar Abulibdeh*, Esmat Zaidan, Mohammad Al-Saidi

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Abstract

This article analyses water, food, and energy security in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries using the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus approach. The innovative focus is on identifying past and future development-based drivers of water-energy-food integration in the region. The study presents a critical review of WEF nexus in the Gulf region and identifies links to sustainable development in this area. It concludes that integrating water, energy, and food resources within the nexus is crucial for GCC nations to accomplish resource security and sustainable development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)582-593
Number of pages12
JournalDevelopment in Practice
Volume29
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jul 2019

Keywords

  • Aid–Development policies
  • Arab States
  • Environment (built and natural)–Food security
  • Social sector–Water and sanitation

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