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Advancing the WEFE nexus: Expert insights on implementation and challenges.

Nikolaos Mellios¹, Maria Vrachioli², Georgia Tseva³

¹Civil Engineering Department, University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos, Volos, Greece.

|July 6, 2026

Summary

The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus approach is complex to implement in practice, despite its recognized importance for resource efficiency and climate resilience. Enhanced governance and collaboration are crucial for realizing the WEFE nexus

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Resource Management
Sustainability Studies

Background:

The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus approach recognizes critical interdependencies between essential resources.
Understanding and implementing the WEFE nexus is vital for enhancing resource efficiency and climate resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the practical application, challenges, and opportunities of the WEFE nexus approach.
To gather expert perspectives on WEFE nexus methodologies and implementation in European research.

Main Methods:

Structured interviews with project coordinators involved in nexus-oriented research and initiatives.
Qualitative analysis of expert insights on WEFE nexus conceptualization and operationalization.

Main Results:

Limited translation of the WEFE nexus approach into practice across various project contexts.
Key opportunities include developing innovative technologies and nexus-specific indicators.
Significant challenges identified in data availability, methodological alignment, and policy integration.

Conclusions:

Enhanced governance, effective communication, and strategic collaboration are essential for maximizing the WEFE nexus potential.
The study provides real-world insights into the efficacy and impact of the WEFE nexus framework.
Further research is needed to overcome implementation barriers and support sustainable resource utilization.