Rethinking Water and Energy for a Sustainable Future

This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to explore the intricate relationship between water, energy, and societal well-being. It combines environmental, economic, social, and technological perspectives to comprehensively analyse water's crucial role in energy generation and its essential function in supporting life. This book highlights the need for integrated strategies to address water management and energy production challenges to encourage a holistic view of these interconnected issues. The authors provide a nuanced narrative on water's pivotal role in energy security, resource conservation and sustainable development through evidence-based insights, theoretical frameworks, and global case studies. The authors argue for the need for a re-evaluation of practices and policies to achieve a balanced coexistence between human activities and natural resources. This book serves as a resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, offering innovative solutions and methodologies for addressing the complexities of the water-energy nexus in the pursuit of sustainability.

Weaves together environmental, economic, social, and technological insights Examines water as both a critical natural resource and an integral part of the energy landscape Offers real-world solutions and practical strategies aimed at addressing contemporary water and energy challenges

Autorentext
Yulia Ermolaeva researcher at the Institute of Sociology, Federal Centre of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation Robert C. Brears is Founder of Our Future Water, author of 15 sustainability and water books including with Oxford University Press, and consultant in water security and green growth. Anna Minakova , independent researcher, CEO ESG-Expert LLC company Pius Siakwah, research fellow, University of Ghana, Institute of African Studies, Ghana Obodai Torto, research fellow Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, Ghana

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction: Role of Water and Energy in Human Civilization.- Chapter 2: Modern theoretical approaches and methodology for water and hydro energy systems.- Chapter 3: Demand Management Instruments for Water and Energy Security in the SDG Era.- Chapter 4: Sustainable Marine and Offshore Energy Management.- Chapter 5: Circular Water Economy and the Water-Energy Nexus.- Chapter 6: Water-Energy Consumption and Sustainable Behaviour Practices.- Chapter 7: Exploring the complex interdependence nature of marine renewable energy sector: a developing country perspective.- Chapter 8: Renewable Energy Innovations in Urban Sustainability: Water and Energy Synergies.- Chapter 9: Industrial and Agricultural Water Conservation and Energy.