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ONEPlanET convened the WEF Nexus Innovation Workshop themed Collaborating for Change, bringing together experts and stakeholders to address the interconnected challenges shaping water, energy, and food systems.  The interactive workshop created space for strategic dialogue, hands-on collaboration, and the exchange of practical insights. Participants engaged with expert perspectives and real-world case studies that demonstrated how integrated WEF approaches can drive …

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As the global community grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, the traditional method of managing resources in isolation—treating water, energy, and food as separate sectors—has proven insufficient. In response, the ONEPlanET project has developed a sophisticated digital ecosystem: the Knowledge Hub. This platform is designed to provide African policymakers, researchers, and civil society …

Advancing the WEF Nexus in Africa: The ONEPlanET Knowledge Hub Read More »

ONEPlanET was pleased to take part in the LEAP-RE WEF Nexus – Strategies for Sustainable Development for Africa event, held on 22 October 2025 in Brussels. As the heart of European policy-making, Brussels provided the ideal backdrop for a dialogue focused on aligning international research with African-led development goals. Representing the consortium, Fabio Montagnino (The …

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Africa’s green transition is more than just a shift in energy sources; it is a fundamental rethinking of how systems work together to support both the people and the planet. We are proud to announce that ONEPlanET has been officially featured by CORDIS, the European Commission’s primary source for research results, in recognition of our …

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How do we model the complex, non-linear relationships between water, energy, food, and the global economy that drives their demand? In a newly published research paper, authors Pedro Solano Pereira Serra, Ana García-González, Luis Javier, and Miguel González take a deep dive into 36 peer-reviewed studies that utilize System Dynamics (SD) to model the Water–Energy–Food …

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ONEPlanET co-hosted   the WEF Nexus Winter School, an event focused on advancing Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus thinking, providing participants with practical skills and real-world applications.  Throughout the program, attendees had the opportunity to:   Deepen their understanding of the WEF Nexus approach, exploring its significance in addressing interconnected global challenges.   Learn how to connect WEF Nexus concepts to critical …

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The ONEPlanET project hosted the WEF Transitional Living Lab – Cyprus Edition, a five-day event led by The Cyprus Institute with training support from the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL). This milestone gathering was part of a broader effort to establish a Living Lab based in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to advancing integrated Water-Energy-Food (WEF) …

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Last year, ONEPlanET convened researchers, innovators, and investors from across the continent for a focused conversation on advancing practical solutions within the Water, Energy, and Food Nexus.  During the webinar, we explored how research can move beyond theory into scalable, real world impact. Discussions centered on translating academic insights into market ready solutions, strengthening collaboration between universities and industry, …

Academia Meets Practice: Innovations within the WEF Nexus Webinar, virtual – July 2025 Read More »

How do we move from climate data to climate action? In October 2025, alongside our General Assembly in Praia, ONEPlanET hosted the inaugural Climate Adaptation Sprint—a hands-on workshop dedicated to building resilience in the face of a rapidly changing environment. Cabo Verde, as an island nation, stands on the front lines of the climate crisis. …

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