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Knowledge-Triangle Platform for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus (TriNex)
Around a seventh of the world’s population – the “bottom billion” – does not have a secure food supply and has only limited access to clean water, sanitation or modern sources of energy. Resources must be managed in a more integrated manner to avoid over-exploitation of natural resources and to provide a more inclusive access for all as Egypt is currently under threats from water, energy and food insecurity. Issues such as water scarcity, poor water quality, food insecurity, power cuts, importing crude oil and gas, and many others constitute some of the greatest and most important challenges facing Egypt in modern times.
Considering all of these significant challenges facing both Egypt and the world, a more holistic and inclusive approach for addressing sustainable development challenges must emerge – especially in the fields of water, energy, and food (WEF). The three overlapping issues of the WEF have a multiplier effect, and a more integrated approach to solving them is crucial for development. Up until now, these issues have been dealt with separately. Only by acknowledging their interrelatedness and dealing with them accordingly will significant and lasting progress be made. This is the WEF Nexus. And from this, the “Knowledge-Triangle Platform for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus” (TriNex) Project was established
The purpose of the TriNex consortium is to find sustainable, integrated solutions for the WEF Nexus in Egypt by using the Knowledge Triangle of Education, Research, and Innovation. Through this project, we aim to make the WEF Nexus the next Research Frontier in Egypt.
https://www.trinex.eu/
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