Understand the WEF-Nexus and learn how it can be applied with practical examples
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ONEPlanET: A novel contribution to Water Energy Food Nexus Modelling
ONEPlanET Project's contribution to Africa's Energy Transition, focusing on WEF Nexus modelling and its application in the project's case studies
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Conceptual Mapping
Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus, focusing on the interconnected challenges of managing these resources
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Interactive Exercises iWEF
Understanding the iWEF 1.0 tool for analyzing the Water-Energy-Food nexus, using stakeholder input and AHP to assess key indicators and guide policy decisions.
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Exploring the WEF Nexus Index
The relationship between resource systems and ecosystems in the WEF Nexus.
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System Dynamics Modeling for Nexus Systems Evaluation
System dynamics and its application in modelling Water-Energy-Food (WEF) systems, with a focus on key concepts and examples.
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Data Challenges in WEF-Nexus Modelling
Data challenges faced by the ONEPlanET Project in processing geolocated and national-scale WEF and socio-economic data.
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ONEPlanET Models Part I: Water, Energy and Food Models
WEF Nexus model developed in Vensim, explaining its structure, key components, and how changes in one sector impact others for sustainable resource management
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ONEPlanET models Part II: socio economic, climatic and environmental
System dynamics and its application in modelling Water-Energy-Food (WEF) systems, with a focus on basic concepts and examples.
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Exploratory Articles
Deepen your knowledge with these readings for your WEF-Nexus studies.
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Module Conclusion: Self-Assessment Quiz
Test your knowledge and understanding of Modelling and Scenario Planning.
Understand and Apply the ONEPlanET Modelling Toolkit
Learn how the WEF models within the ONEPlanET toolkit were developed, and how to navigate and apply the toolkit to explore resource interlinkages, assess trade-offs, and support decision-making.
Understand key challenges in data collection and processing, including working with geolocated and national datasets, downscaling techniques, and unit harmonisation.
The ONEPlanET Academy is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners with expertise in water, energy, food systems, and integrated modelling approaches, drawing on their experience from the ONEPlanET project and beyond.
Raquel Lopez
Researcher Energy Division at Cartif
Dr. Raquel Lopez is a researcher at CARTIF Technology Centre. She has over 15 years of experience in leading R&D projects related to water and energy.
Sara Masia
Agricultural scientist at IHE Delft and CMCC-IAFES
Dr. Sara Masia, an expert in agrometeorology and the WEFE nexus, holds a PhD on climate change impacts in Mediterranean agriculture. She’s contributed to projects like SIM4NEXUS and Horizon 2020, and currently works with IHE Delft and CMCC-IAFES on climate resilience and water management.
Graham Jewitt
Professor of Hydrology and the Vice Rector at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Prof. Graham Jewitt leads research on water systems and capacity building for resource management at IHE Delft. His work focuses on science-driven policy development, the water-food-energy nexus, and climate change adaptation. He has published 120+ articles and supervised many PhD and MSc students globally.
Cuthbert Taguta
PhD candidate at UKZN
Cuthbert Taguta works with the Centre for Transformative Agricultural & Food Systems (CTAFS). His PhD research focuses on implementation of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, developing case studies and guidelines for Southern Africa. He is involved in work around sustainable food systems, water security and integrating interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental and societal challenges.
Luis Javier Miguel
Professor of Systems Engineering and Automation at the University of Valladolid
Prof. Luis Javier Miguel's work focuses on system dynamics and integrated assessment models to study links between energy, the economy and the environment. He has extensive experience in national and international research on sustainable energy policy.
Laura Bartolomé Quevedo
Predoctoral researcher at University of Valladolid
Laura Bartolomé Quevedo is PhD candidate at the University of Valladolid. She holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Industrial Engineering. Her research focuses on climate damage functions, energy modelling and contributions to smart-city climate neutrality.
Tsitsi Bangira
Researcher at UKZN
Dr. Tsitsi Bangira is a researcher at the University of KwaZulu‑Natal specialising in geoinformatics and remote sensing. Her work focuses on flood and drought monitoring, water quality, and ecosystem mapping, using satellite data, UAVs, and machine learning to support water management and climate resilience.
Pedro Serra
Predoctoral researcher at University of Valladolid
Pedro Solano Pereira Serra specialises in system dynamics modelling of economic and social systems. His work focuses on development economics, environmental policy, and the use of modelling tools to analyse sustainable energy, resource management, and socio-economic trade-offs.
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