Module 1

WEF Nexus Approach

6 sections - 2 hours
Explore the foundations of the WEF Nexus approach and its significance in sustainable development. 
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What’s included?

Video Lectures

Quizzes

Webinars

6 COURSES
Understand the WEF-Nexus and learn how it can be applied with practical examples
1
Module Introduction: Context Setting & Quiz
Exploring the interdependence between water, energy, and food systems.
2
Exploring the WEF Nexus: Synergies & Trade-offs 
Understanding synergies and trade-offs within the WEF Nexus.
3
Gender Perspectives in the WEF Nexus
The role of women in managing the WEF Nexus in Africa: Challenges and opportunities.
WEF and Ecosystem dynamics: WEFE
The relationship between resource systems and ecosystems in the WEF Nexus.
Climate Sprints
Using the ONEPlanet Climate Sprint Methodology to raise awareness on climate change and the WEF Nexus.
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Module Conclusion: Self-Assessment Quiz
Testing your knowledge and understanding of the module content.
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LEARNing objectives
What will you learn?
Learn how Nexus-thinking can solve local sustainability challenges and break down silos between the water, energy, and food sectors.

Understand the WEF-Nexus

Interconnectivity between water, energy, and food systems is crucial for achieving sustainable development goals.
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Apply the WEF-Nexus

Explore the different areas where the WEF Nexus approach can be applied, such as water and agriculture, water and energy, and energy policies.
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Gender and the WEF-Nexus

Examine the intersectionality of gender and the WEF Nexus approach and how to address gender dynamics in water, energy, and food security issues.
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our team
Meet the instructors
Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do you best work.
Janez Sušnik
Associate Professor at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Expert in water-energy-food nexus systems with 10+ years of research and teaching experience. He applies qualitative and quantitative methods at various scales and is involved in the Horizon Europe ONEPLanET project, NWO CONNEXION project, and coordinates H2020 NEXOGENESIS.
Sara Masia
Agricultural scientist at IHE Delft and CMCC-IAFES
Sara, 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
Graham 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.
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