scholarly journals A Methodological Integrated Approach to Analyse Climate Change Effects in Agri-Food Sector: The TIMES Water-Energy-Food Module

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7703
Author(s):  
Maria Maddalena Tortorella ◽  
Senatro Di Leo ◽  
Carmelina Cosmi ◽  
Patrícia Fortes ◽  
Mauro Viccaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Food System ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Material System ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
The Times

The European Union’s 2030 climate and energy policy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underline the commitment to mitigate climate change and reduce its impacts by supporting sustainable use of resources. This commitment has become stricter in light of the ambitious climate neutrality target set by the European Green Deal for 2050. Water, Energy and Food are the key variables of the “Nexus Thinking” which face the sustainability challenge with a multi-sectoral approach. The aim of the paper is to show the methodological path toward the implementation of an integrated modeling platform based on the Nexus approach and consolidated energy system analysis methods to represent the agri-food system in a circular economy perspective (from the use of water, energy, biomass, and land to food production). The final aim is to support decision-making connected to climate change mitigation. The IEA-The Integrated MARKAL-EFOM System (TIMES) model generator was used to build up the Basilicata Water, Energy and Food model (TIMES-WEF model), which allows users a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts of climate change on the Basilicata agri-food system in terms of land use, yields and water availability and a critical comparison of these indicators in different scenarios. The paper focuses on the construction of the model’s Reference Energy and Material System of the TIMES model, which integrates water and agricultural commodities into the energy framework, and on the results obtained through the calibration of the model β version to statistical data on agricultural activities.

Smart Cities and Smart Regulation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Rønne
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Smart Regulation

Increasing focus on sustainable societies and ‘smart cities’ due to emphasis on mitigation of climate change is simultaneous with ‘smart regulation’ reaching the forefront of the political agenda. Consequently, the energy sector and its regulation are undergoing significant innovation and change. Energy innovations include transition from fossil fuels to more renewable energy sources and application of new computer technology, interactively matching production with consumer demand. Smart cities are growing and projects are being initiated for development of urban areas and energy systems. Analysis from ‘Smart Cities Accelerator’, developed under the EU Interreg funding programme that includes Climate-KIC,——provides background for the focus on a smart energy system. Analysis ensures the energy supply systems support the integration of renewables with the need for new technologies and investments. ‘Smart’ is trendy, but when becoming ‘smart’ leads to motivation that is an important step towards mitigating climate change.

Climate change, sustainability and the need for a new industrial revolution in Scotland

2012 ◽  
Vol 103 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Sugden ◽  
Janette Webb ◽  
Andrew Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
Major Commitment

ABSTRACTThis paper sets the wider global and Scottish context for this Special Issue of EESTRSE. Climate change is inextricably linked to wellbeing, security and sustainability. It poses a fundamental challenge to the way we organise society and our relationship to the exploitation of the Earth's resources. Rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere, linked to burning fossil fuels and land use, present a major risk of climate change, with serious but uncertain impacts emerging at a regional scale. A new industrial revolution is needed to achieve energy security and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with energy efficiency and energy production emitting low or no CO2 at its heart. At present, on a global scale, there is a mismatch between the emphasis on economic growth and the need to reduce emissions and achieve a sustainable use of resources. A more sustainable blueprint for the future is emerging in Europe and Scotland has much to gain economically and socially from this change. Scotland's ambitious emission reduction targets (42% cut by 2020 and 80% by 2050) are achievable, but require major commitment and investment. Despite success in cutting emissions from activities within Scotland, Scotland's consumption-based emissions rose by 11% in 1996–2004.

scholarly journals Sustainable Use Of Macro-Algae For Biogas Production In Latvian Conditions: A Preliminary Study Through An Integrated Mca And Lca Approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Pastare ◽  
Francesco Romagnoli ◽  
Dace Lauka ◽  
Ilze Dzene ◽  
Tatjana Kuznecova
Keyword(s):  
Biogas Production ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Algae Biomass ◽  
Biogas Yield ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Biogas Energy ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Natural Water Bodies

Abstract The study focuses on sustainability evaluation of an algae-based energy system in Latvia with a holistic and integrated approach of multi-criteria analysis combined with life cycle assessment (including a practical side - biogas yield experiments of locally available algae). The study shows potential for sustainable use of algae in Latvian conditions and thus that algal biomass can be utilized for the production of biogas. The most sustainable and feasible scenario of using algae for biogas energy production foresees the collection of algae biomass from natural water bodies. Important beneficial effects through the use of algae are related to avoiding global warming potential (GWP) and eutrophication impacts. Biogas batch experiments carried out with the local macrophyte C.demersum have shown a methane yield of 554 l CH4/kg VS.

scholarly journals Climate-smart water technologies for sustainable agriculture: a review

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1455-1466 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. T. Patle ◽  
Mukesh Kumar ◽  
Manoj Khanna
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Management ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Agricultural Water ◽  
Agricultural Water Management ◽  
Smart Water ◽  
Conservation Farming ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security

Abstract Worldwide water management in irrigated and rain-fed agriculture is becoming more and more complex to overcome the expected water scarcity stress. In addition to this, challenges of global warming and climate change would have to be met through the judicious application of water in agriculture through climate-smart water technologies. Agriculture is an important sector in India and many developing countries, providing huge employment opportunities to rural populations, and supporting them to achieve food and nutritional security goals. In this paper, an attempt has been made to address challenges of increasing food production and improving rural livelihoods, while safeguarding critical water resources for sustainable use through adaptive measures for effective water management, particularly in drought-prone regions. An integrated approach needs to be implemented in agricultural water management through adoption of innovations such as water harvesting, micro-irrigation and resource conservation farming to increase water-use efficiency in agriculture and other critical services to humans and animals. The aim of this study is to facilitate an improved understanding of the potential implications of climate change and adaptation options for agricultural water management and thereby assist policymakers in taking up adaptation challenges and developing measures to reduce the vulnerability of the farming sector to climate change.

scholarly journals Operationalizing the Circular City Model for Naples City-Port: A Hybrid Development Strategy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cerreta ◽  
Eleonora Giovene di Girasole ◽  
Giuliano Poli ◽  
Stefania Regalbuto
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Eu Directive ◽  
City Model ◽  
The City

The city-port involves a decisive reality for the economic development of the territories and nations, capable of significantly influencing the conditions of well-being and quality of life, and of making the Circular City Model operational, preserving and enhancing seas and marine resources in a sustainable way, through the construction of appropriate production and consumption models, with attention to relations with the urban and territorial system. The Circular Economy paradigm identifies the ideal context in the city-port to rethink traditional development models and make ports driver areas for the regeneration of the city and metropolitan territories, in compliance with the EU Directive 2014/89 which considers maritime spatial planning as a tool for public authorities and stakeholders to achieve an integrated approach, promoting the development of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of resources. The paper, starting from these assumptions, presents an adaptive decision-making process for the strategies development of the Naples (Italy) commercial port, aimed at re-establishing a sustainable city-port relationship and making operative Circular Economy principles.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Resilience Planning at the Nexus of Food, Energy, Water, and Transportation in Coastal US Cities

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin B. Raub ◽  
Kristine F. Stepenuck ◽  
Bindu Panikkar ◽  
Jennie C. Stephens
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food System ◽  
Water System ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
Food Energy ◽  
The Us ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Us Cities ◽  
System Water

Climate change poses increased risks to coastal communities and the interconnected infrastructure they rely on, including food, energy, water, and transportation (FEWT) systems. Most coastal communities in the US are ill-prepared to address these risks, and resilience planning is inconsistently prioritized and not federally mandated. This study examined the resilience plans of 11 coastal US cities to understand 1. How FEWT systems were considered within resilience plans and, 2. How nexus principles or elements critical to a nexus approach were incorporated within resilience plans. A “Nexus Index” was created to examine the incorporation of nexus principles, which included partnerships and collaborations, reference to other plans or reports, discussion of co-benefits, cascading impacts, and inclusion of interdisciplinary or cross-silo principles. These principles were used to score each action within the resilience plans. Results showed that only eight actions (1% of all actions across the 11 plans) focused on the connections among FEWT systems within the resilience plans. The transportation system was associated with the most actions, followed by the energy system, water system, and the food system. While FEWT systems were not consistently included, there was evidence from the Nexus Index that the plans included elements critical to a nexus approach, such as the inclusion of partnerships and reference to co-benefits with the actions they designed to build resilience. The heterogeneity among the systems that each plan emphasized reflects the heterogeneity among the challenges that each city faces. While context-specific differences in resilience plans across cities are expected, some consistency in addressing certain infrastructural needs and their nexus interactions may greatly benefit and improve the implementation of resilience planning.

scholarly journals Towards Sustainable Shifts to Healthy Diets and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa with Climate-Resilient Crops in Bread-Type Products: A Food System Analysis

Foods ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Martijn W. J. Noort ◽  
Stefano Renzetti ◽  
Vincent Linderhof ◽  
Gerrie E. du Rand ◽  
Nadéne J. M. M. Marx-Pienaar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Food System ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Sub Saharan

Massive urbanization and increasing disposable incomes favor a rapid transition in diets and lifestyle in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). As a result, the SSA population is becoming increasingly vulnerable to the double burden of malnutrition and obesity. This, combined with the increasing pressure to produce sufficient food and provide employment for this growing population together with the threat of climate change-induced declining crop yields, requires urgent sustainable solutions. Can an increase in the cultivation of climate-resilient crops (CRCs) and their utilization to produce attractive, convenient and nutritious bread products contribute to climate change adaptation and healthy and sustainable diets? A food system analysis of the bread food value chain in SSA indicates that replacement of refined, mostly imported, wheat in attractive bread products could (1) improve food and nutrition security, (2) bring about a shift to more nutritionally balanced diets, (3) increase economic inclusiveness and equitable benefits, and (4) improve sustainability and resilience of the food system. The food system analysis also provided systematic insight into the challenges and hurdles that need to be overcome to increase the availability, affordability and uptake of CRCs. Proposed interventions include improving the agronomic yield of CRCs, food product technology, raising consumer awareness and directing policies. Overall, integrated programs involving all stakeholders in the food system are needed.

scholarly journals Water-Food-Energy Nexus under Climate Change in Sardinia

Proceedings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Trabucco ◽  
Janez Sušnik ◽  
Lydia Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia ◽  
Barry Evans ◽  
Sara Masia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Climate Projections ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Food Energy ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Development Goals

Land, food, energy, water and climate are linked and interconnected into a Nexus, characterized by complexity and feedbacks. An integrated management of the Nexus is critical to understand conflicts/synergies and secure efficient and sustainable use of resources, especially under climate change. The Nexus perspective is applied to Sardinia, as regional case study, to better understand and improve integrated resource management and relevant policy initiatives. Vulnerability of Sardinia Nexus is assessed under several climate projections by articulated balances of resources (water, energy) availability and sustainable development goals, at regional and sub-regional scales, accounting for demands and conflicts among key economic sectors (agriculture, hydro-power, tourism).

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Policy Imperatives for Sustainable Food System in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-131
Author(s):  
Touqeer Ahmad ◽  
Abdul Saboor ◽  
Irfan A. Baig ◽  
Aneela Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Price Volatility ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Current Application ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Sustainable Food System

The deadly waves of COVID-19 have exposed especially the food and health systems around the world. The purpose of this research study is to analyze the linkages of socio-economic factors encroaching on sustainable food systems and ultimately food security. Moreover, the policy twist is required to contrive a holistic and integrated approach for the formulation and implementation of workable public policies to materialize the true dream of a sustainable food system. Multinomial Logistic Regression has been applied to estimate the results. The results reveal the story that the independent variables like subsidized fertilizer availability, seeds productivity performance, changing pattern of sowing, and adaptation to climate change have a high positive and statistically significant relation with crops productivity. Moreover, inputs price volatility and changing sowing patterns have a positive and statistically significant impact on adaptation to climate change. Climate change and the current application of research and development (R and D) showed a negative impact on production. These results bring forth two dimensional (Alpha and Beta) set of policies to rearrange formulation and implementation frameworks. The former emphasizes food baskets acquisition, investing a large amount in health and environment friendly activities. The latter focuses on risk-aversion based healthcare system, food price regulatory framework, and balancing the social-ecosystem.

scholarly journals Sustainable management of populations impacted by harvesting and climate change

2022 ◽  
Vol 86 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
NC Stenseth ◽  
RA Ims ◽  
BE Sæther ◽  
L Cadahía ◽  
I Herfindal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Freshwater Ecosystems ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Integrative Research ◽  
Management Approaches

The sustainable use of natural resources is critical for addressing the global challenges of today. Strategies for sustainable harvesting need to consider not only harvested species, but also other non-harvested species interacting with them in the same ecosystem. In addition, environmental variation needs to be considered, with climate change currently being one of the main sources of this variation. Understanding the consequences of complex interactions between different drivers and processes affecting dynamics of species and ecosystems across spatial scales requires large-scale integrative research projects. The Norwegian research initiative “Sustainable management of renewable resources in a changing environment: an integrated approach across ecosystems” (SUSTAIN) was launched to fill knowledge gaps related to the sustainable management of populations and ecosystems experiencing climate change. SUSTAIN investigated terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecosystems in boreal and Arctic regions, using both theoretical developments and empirical analyses of long-term data. This Climate Research Special contains both synthesis articles and original research exemplifying some of the approaches used in SUSTAIN. In this introduction we highlight 4 key topics addressed by SUSTAIN: (i) population structure, (ii) interactions between species, (iii) spatial processes, and (iv) adaptive management. These topics are fundamental to the understanding of harvested species from an ecosystem perspective, and to ecosystem-based management approaches, which we are striving to work towards.

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