| Titre : | Water-energy-food nexus in Tigris and Euphrates river basin through systemic lenses (2025) |
| Auteurs : | E. Sedighi ; H. Golzar ; B.D. Fath ; A. Kharrazi ; E. Rovenskaya |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | Energy Nexus (vol. 20, December 2025) |
| Article en page(s) : | p. 100510 |
| 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 ; GESTION DES RESSOURCES NATURELLES ; EUPHRATE ; FLEUVE TIGRE ; TURQUIE ; SYRIE ; IRAK ; IRAN REPUBLIQUE ISLAMIQUE |
| Résumé : | This study investigates the systemic interconnections among the Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) sectors within the Tigris and Euphrates River (TigER) basin, focusing on the historical trajectories and resource competition among its four main riparian states: Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. It examines how domestic political decisions influence cross-sectoral dynamics and impact the ecological integrity of shared transboundary resources. The research employs a multifaceted approach, combining a comprehensive literature review with an in-depth examination of state-level statistical data, drawing from academic sources, policy documents, and reports. In parallel, sectoral data was collected from reputable international organizations and structured within the WEF nexus framework. Our study highlights the intricate interdependencies that govern resource management within complex systems. The findings indicate that unilateral infrastructure projects-particularly Turkey's GAP hydropower initiative aimed at energy supply and agricultural development-have substantially reduced downstream water availability, most notably affecting Iraq's agricultural productivity and food security. Crucially, the study demonstrates that WEF systems follow the ecological logic of the basin that transcends national boundaries. The study underscores the necessity of a cooperative, systems-based approach to resource management, emphasizing that ecological interdependence in the TigER basin requires regional coordination. Lasting stability depends on leveraging complementary sectoral strengths to achieve sustainable and equitable development. |
| Cote : | En ligne |
| URL / DOI : | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100510 |
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