| Titre : | Exploring a food-energy-water nexus solution towards a sustainable and resilient Europe (2026) |
| Auteurs : | F. Valenti ; M. Bustamante ; G. Mancuso ; A. Toscano ; J. Zhuang ; D. Zilberman ; W. Liao |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | Resources, Conservation and Recycling (vol. 225, January 2026) |
| Article en page(s) : | p. 108618 |
| Langues : | Anglais |
| Langues du résumé : | Anglais |
| Catégories : |
Catégories principales 07 - ENVIRONNEMENT ; 7.4 - Ressources Naturelles : Paysage, Biodiversité, Patrimoine naturelThésaurus IAMM RESSOURCE EN EAU ; RESSOURCE ENERGETIQUE ; RESSOURCE ALIMENTAIRE ; GESTION DES RESSOURCES ; DURABILITE ; EUROPE |
| Résumé : | This study applied a three-step approach, data collection and sorting, GIS-based analysis, and technical analysis to evaluate the food, water, and energy systems in Europe. It explores a FEW nexus solution based on maize, wheat, and rice production, utilizing crop residues for bioelectricity and treated wastewater for irrigation and energy generation. The study considers four sub-regions of Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, and Western Europe to assess the impacts of the FEW nexus solution across the continent. Results indicate that under sub-regional maximum values of crop production, bioelectricity generation, and treated wastewater reuse, Europe could increase crop production by 62 % without expanding arable land. Bioelectricity could replace 10 % of Europe's current fossil-based electricity generation. The reuse of treated wastewater would reduce freshwater demand for irrigation in Europe by 86 %. The results highlight the potential of the FEW nexus approach to enhance sustainability and resilience in Europe's resource management. © 2025 Elsevier B.V. |
| Cote : | Réservé lecteur CIHEAM |
| URL / DOI : | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108618 |
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