Mohtar, Rabi H.; Rosen, R.
Abstract:
The two-day event focused on expanding the scope of the Water, Energy, Food (WEF) Nexus dialogue. Water-related challenges in Texas are similar to those seen globally, such as climate variability that impacts multiple ecological zones, the complexity of water governance, multiple siloed utilities, water rights disputes, energy exploration, varied requirements for reporting water use, and historic use of water resources in agriculture and society. Topics of the forum included identifying and responding to local, state, national and global challenges and opportunities relative to water resources in research, education, outreach and policy implementation. Other topics included holistic solutions to water security in Texas, and engaging stakeholders at home and worldwide in dialogues that will lead to resolution and prevention of conflict over WEF Nexus-related resources.