Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Deserts: Proceeding of the First International Conference on Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Desert Climates

This book addresses challenges and opportunities in the Energy-Water-Environment (EWE) nexus,with a particular focus on research and technology development requirements in harsh desert climates. It includes selected contributions presented during the 1st international conference on sustainable Energy-Water-Environment nexus in desert climates (ICSEWEN-19) held at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) in Doha,Qatar in December 2019.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 843 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate challenges and abundant opportunities within the Energy-Water-Environment (EWE) nexus, particularly emphasizing the research and technological development needs in harsh desert climates. Comprising a selection of insightful contributions presented at the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Desert Climates (ICSEWEN-19), held at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) in Doha, Qatar, in December 2019, this volume unfolds in three main chapters. Each chapter highlights significant case studies and advancements in water, energy, and environmental domains, while a fourth chapter explores policies and community outreach related to these three areas. The primary objective of this compilation is to foster a bridge between research and industry, aiming to address the socioeconomic implications of the imbalance within the EWE nexus as perceived by scientists, industrial partners, and policymakers.

The content of this book holds immense significance for graduate students, researchers, and decision-makers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of water, energy, and environmental complexities in arid regions. Environmental and civil engineering, chemistry, hydrology, and environmental science researchers will find unique in-situ observations of the current EWE nexus imbalance in desert climates invaluable for validating their investigations. Moreover, industry professionals working in water, energy, environment, and food sectors will find this book an invaluable guide to navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of the EWE nexus in arid areas. The analyses, observations, and lessons-learned summarized herein have broader applicability beyond North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, including regions such as central Australia, the southwestern United States, and deserts in central Asia.

In conclusion, this comprehensive book offers a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to unravel the complexities and seize the opportunities within the Energy-Water-Environment nexus, particularly in challenging desert environments. By bridging the gap between research and industry, it contributes to the development of sustainable solutions and promotes a harmonious coexistence between energy, water, and the environment in arid regions and beyond.

Weight: 2109g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030760830
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022