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The global food security landscape is increasingly precarious, with the intricate interplay between water, energy, and food resources becoming more pronounced amid rising scarcity and environmental challenges. As demands for these essential resources escalate, the need for a comprehensive understanding of their interconnectedness has never been more urgent. Trade-offs between these sectors are emerging, highlighting the critical need for cross-sectoral efficiencies and strategic investment frameworks. Balancing Water-Energy-Food Security in the Era of Environmental Change offers a comprehensive solution to this complex challenge. The book equips professionals and researchers with the tools needed to navigate the water-energy-food nexus by providing cutting-edge theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings. It offers strategic insights for agricultural enterprises, enabling them to forecast, plan, and control costs effectively, ultimately enhancing their disaster risk management and societal resilience strategies. This book is essential for professionals and researchers in climate-smart agriculture, water and energy consumption, ecology, natural resource management, food science, and environmental engineering. Executives managing knowledge, information, and organizational development will also benefit from the insights within the pages of Balancing Water-Energy-Food Security in the Era of Environmental Change. With its multidisciplinary approach and global perspective, the book is a vital resource for anyone seeking to address the complex challenges of ensuring food security in an increasingly resource-constrained world. |