Understanding water–energy–food security nexus to design technology and policy approaches for enhanced adaptation to climate change in India: Report of researcher exchange June 2017

Abstract

The India-UK Water Centre (IUKWC) promotes cooperation and collaboration between the complementary priorities of NERC-MoES water security research. This report provides an overview of the participation, activities and conclusions of a Researcher Exchange on “Understanding Water–Energy–Food (WEF) Security Nexus to Design Technology and Policy Approaches for Enhanced Adaptation to Climate Change in India”, undertaken by Dr. N. K.Tyagi (International Development Centre, India) and hosted by Prof. L. Mehta (Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK) during 8–29th June 2017 under the India UK Water Centre’s Researcher Exchange initiative. It includes a summary of activities and outputs, synthesis on developments in the nexus approach, WEF security concerns in India, and the required technology and policy changes for implementing nexus approach. The report is intended for the India-UK Water Centre (IUKWC) community, and stakeholders interested in WEF nexus research