🌍 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 …
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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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 …
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 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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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