- The Dresden Nexus Conference serves as a hub to propel the sustainable development agenda, uniting key stakeholders who implement a Nexus Approach in managing resources.
- Set to occur in Dresden, Germany, from April 8th to 10th, 2025.
- Ali Rhouma from PRIMA will lead a session titled “A Robust Definition of the Nexus – Insights from Resource Nexus and Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus applications.”
- Abstract submissions and event registration are now open.
Since the 2011 Bonn Conference, multiple definitions of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus have emerged, yet no universally accepted one exists, creating challenges for consistent application.
In April 2025, PRIMA will play a key role in shaping this discussion at the Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC 2025) in Germany. Representing PRIMA, Ali Rhouma will lead a session focused on defining and operationalizing the Nexus framework.
Join this session to explore real-world case studies and contribute to refining a comprehensive, practical Nexus definition that resonates across disciplines and stakeholders.
Call for Abstracts:
Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders are invited to submit abstracts that address key themes related to the WEFE Nexus, including:
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Examples of successful WEFE Nexus and Resource Nexus applications.
- How these experiences inform a working definition of the Nexus.
- Theoretical Contributions
- Exploration of the conceptual foundations of the WEFE Nexus.
- Insights to guide the development of a robust and adaptable framework.
- Definitional Approaches
- Proposals for a comprehensive and applicable definition.
- Considerations of interdependencies and trade-offs among water, energy, food, and ecosystems.
- Utility of proposed definitions for funders, policymakers, and academia.
- Operational Challenges and Solutions
- Barriers to implementing the WEFE Nexus in practice.
- Governance mechanisms and tools needed for effective implementation.
- Future Directions
- Identification of research gaps and emerging trends in WEFE Nexus studies.
- Critical areas of focus for advancing the Nexus framework.
Call for Abstracts: Submission Guidelines
The abstract submission portal is now open. We invite you to submit your abstracts by February 15, 2025. This session is part of Theme A – Advancing the Resource Nexus and is scheduled for the morning of April 8, 2025. For more details, please refer to the attached DNC 2025 circular (document below).
Important: please mention the session name in your abstract: A Robust Definition of the Nexus – Insights from Resource Nexus and Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus applications. If you’ve already submitted without indicating a session title, kindly email us ([email protected]) with the session name and your intended contribution.
Join us at DNC 2025 as we work toward a unified and impactful definition of the WEFE Nexus, ensuring its relevance and applicability for future research, policy, and practice.
You can register to the conference via the electronic registration and submission system CONVERIA: https://express.converia.de/frontend/index.php?sub=1751
