Focusing on the nexus between scarce resources is the only route to sustainable supplies of water, food and energy
Water and arable land are more scarce in Middle East and North African (Mena) countries than in any other region. Growing demand, population growth, a shrinking resource base, and climate change are combining to rapidly increase pressure on these resources.
Region-wide investment and collaboration in renewable energy systems could serve to address these issues, leading to a more secure future for the regions 355 million inhabitants in terms of water, food and energy. Furthermore, regional collaboration has the potential to reduce conflict.