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The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Kazakhstan: Challenges and Opportunities

Sources:

Energy Procedia

Authors:

Marat Karatayev

Pedro Rivotti

Zenaida Sobral Mourão

D. Dennis Konadu

Nilay Shah

Michèle Clarke

Date:

1 September 2017

This study presents the key elements required to implement a nexus-based resource management approach in Kazakhstan, by identifying linkages between water resources, energy production and agriculture. A case study illustrates how the methodology can be applied to quantify linkages between the water and energy sectors.