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Advancing Green Hydrogen in Africa: New Research Explores Water and Energy Impacts

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

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 …

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Gender Persepectives within the WEF Nexus

🌍 Women are the backbone of Africa’s Water–Energy–Food (WEF) systems, playing critical roles in agriculture, energy access, and water management. Yet, their leadership and contributions often remain underrecognized in policy and practice. This gap limits not only inclusion but also innovation. When women have equal access to resources, knowledge, and decision-making spaces, communities thrive, and …

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

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 …

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Driving Policy Innovation Through Innovation: Highlights from the ONEPlanET Hackathon in Nairobi

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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Navigating Data Challenges within the WEF Nexus: A Pathway to Sustainable Solutions

Understanding the WEF Nexus: Why Data Matters  Water, energy, and food are the cornerstones of sustainable development, yet they are deeply interconnected and often face competing demands. This interdependence—known as the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus—is crucial to addressing global sustainability challenges, particularly in regions vulnerable to climate change and resource scarcity.  However, despite its importance, the …

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The ONEPlanET General Assembly | September – Paris, France

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 …

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Spotlight on ONEPlanET at Global Stage

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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Webinar on ONEPlanET Case Study Areas | July – Virtual

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 …

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