Enhancing climate resilience via integrated energy–water–food systems
Shailesh Kumar Singh, Saket Kumar, Vishal Chaudhary, Arihant Jain, Himanshu Kumar Rana, Avnish Rathour
Abstract. The escalating intricacy of global issues, including climate change, resource depletion, and population expansion demands a comprehensive strategy for sustainability. This research examines the essential interrelationship among energy, water, and food systems—collectively known as the Energy-Water-Food (EWF) Nexus—and promotes integrated solutions to improve climate resilience. The study utilizes a multidisciplinary framework to analyze how interdependencies across these systems affect resource efficiency, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic stability. It emphasizes the feedback loops and trade-offs intrinsic to compartmentalized management, which frequently result in unforeseen repercussions during climatic stress. The research employs case studies, modeling techniques, and scenario analysis to identify synergies and creative tactics that enhance cross-sectoral planning, bolster adaptive capacity, and mitigate vulnerability to climate-induced disruptions. The results highlight the immediate necessity for synchronized governance, data exchange, and policy coherence to promote robust and equitable EWF systems. This comprehensive viewpoint provides a framework for sustainable development trajectories that are resilient to climatic uncertainty.
Keywords
Energy, Water, Food, Climate, SDG
Published online 6/20/2026, 8 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Shailesh Kumar Singh, Saket Kumar, Vishal Chaudhary, Arihant Jain, Himanshu Kumar Rana, Avnish Rathour, Enhancing climate resilience via integrated energy–water–food systems, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 67, pp 559-566, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904176-74
The article was published as article 74 of the book Climate Action and Sustainability
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