These meetings have reached similar conclusions: The water, energy and food security nexus will be one of the major challenges in achieving universal access to these resources without compromising the health and stability of the environment.

FORBES: Should Countries With No Water Be Pushing for Growth?

To launch concrete initiatives to address the water, energy, food security nexus in a coherent and sustainable way.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

The Summit brought together policymakers, scientists, experts and business executives in order to promote water sustainability in arid regions, and to tackle the urgent water and wastewater challenges they are facing -- including the water energy nexus that is gaining prominence on the international agenda.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Water and energy are deeply intertwined in what we refer to as the water-energy nexus.

FORBES: On World Water Day: A Call for Innovation

The interview, conducted by Mr. Bert Diphoorn, UN-Water vice chair, shed light on international water strategy and policy and the effectiveness of collaboration to achieve water sustainability and to meet global demand for potable water, as well as on the role of the water-food-energy nexus in sustainable growth.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES