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The ONEPlanET Stakeholder Community is expanding, and we’re inviting changemakers across Africa and beyond to be part of this growing network. Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, entrepreneur, civil society leader, or investor, your insights and actions are vital to building sustainable solutions for managing water, energy, and food systems.  As part of the ONEPlanET community, …

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A recent study titled “Evaluation of Water/Energy Intensity of Green Hydrogen Production Plants in Africa” has been published under the ONEPlanET and JUST-GREEN AFRH2ICA initiatives, offering new insights into the sustainability and feasibility of green hydrogen development across the continent.  Led by researchers from the Thermochemical Power Group at the University of Genoa, the study …

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On April 23, 2025, the ONEPlanET project hosted a timely webinar focused on gender dynamics within the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus. The discussion brought attention to the often overlooked but critical role that women play in managing natural resources, particularly in rural communities across Africa.  Panelists underscored how women are at the heart of day-to-day resource …

Centering Gender in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Reflections from the ONEPlanET Webinar Read More »

On March 5, 2025, the ONEPlanET project convened a focused webinar to address one of the most pressing challenges in sustainable development: the availability and quality of data for modeling the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in support of Africa’s just energy transition.  The session brought together experts from the ONEPlanET team to discuss the technical and …

Tackling Data Gaps in Africa’s WEF Nexus: Insights from the ONEPlanET Webinar Read More »

From March 10 to 13, 2025, Strathmore University in Nairobi hosted the ONEPlanET Hackathon, bringing together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to co-develop solutions for challenges within Kenya’s Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus. The event served as a dynamic platform for multidisciplinary collaboration aimed at addressing fragmented governance, inefficient resource use, and the lack of integrated planning …

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The ONEPlanET consortium held its third General Assembly (GA) from 18th to 20th September in Paris, France. This bi-annual gathering brought together members and project partners to review the project’s progress and performance, ensuring a clear understanding of its status and future direction.   Throughout the assembly, partners addressed challenges, discussed issues, and developed strategies to …

The ONEPlanET General Assembly | September – Paris, France Read More »

Through our consortium members, ONEPlanET has participated in several thematically aligned events on Water, Energy, and Food modelling to amplify the project’s mission of empowering Africa’s energy transition and promoting sustainable resource management. Each event advances our commitment to delivering actionable insights, bridging regional and international stakeholders, and fostering a shared vision for a resilient …

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This webinar titled “Innovative Approaches to sustainable Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus management in Africa: Insights from ONEPlanET Case Study Areas”, presented findings from three representative case studies: the Songwe River Basin (Malawi/Tanzania), Inkomati-Usuthu (South Africa), and Bani River Basin (Mali). These case studies highlight diverse basin types, climate conditions, and socio-ecological systems, providing valuable insights into …

Webinar on ONEPlanET Case Study Areas | July – Virtual Read More »

In our recent online WEF innovation workshop titled “Collaborating for Change: Unpacking the WEF Nexus through Landscape and Regime Lenses”, we introduced participants to the core principles of socio-technical systems theory and explored its relevance to sustainable transformation. This framework is essential for understanding complex, interconnected sectors like water, energy, and food. By examining the …

Collaborating for Change: Unpacking the WEF Nexus through Landscape and Regime Lenses | August – Virtual Read More »

At a recent webinar, the team shared insights into the project’s progress and innovative modeling approach to address Africa’s energy, water, and food (WEF) challenges. The focus is on creating a comprehensive toolkit that simulates resource scenarios to inform local policies, taking into account socio-economic and environmental conditions. Three African river basin case studies—Bani in …

ONEPlanET: A Novel Contribution to WEF Modelling | September – Virtual Read More »