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Description: Evaluation of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus with the Focus on Climate Change in a...
Evaluation of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus with the Focus on Climate Change in a Semi-arid Watershed, Turkey
Abstract
Water-Energy-Food sectors constitute a cyclical system linked to each other with a complex and dynamic structure. WEAP and LEAP models were used to evaluate the current situation of nexus and to evaluate different scenarios. The study area was selected as the Sakarya River basin. The scenarios developed range from changes in agricultural activities to transition to cleaner production in industrial processes. Moreover, energy related scenarios were also assessed via the integration of WEAP and LEAP models. In addition, ecologic flow requirements were also evaluated using three different methods. It was found that it is possible to conserve water and ensure the security WEF nexus by adopting simple changes in crop patterns, modifying the irrigation systems and preferring cleaner production techniques. It is also suggested that the cultivated area of the crops with lower energy consumption factors is increased to further contribute to the security of WEF nexus in the basin.
Water-Energy-Food sectors constitute a cyclical system linked to each other with a complex and dynamic structure. WEAP and LEAP models were used to evaluate the current situation of nexus and to evaluate different scenarios. The study area was selected as the Sakarya River basin. The scenarios developed range from changes in agricultural activities to transition to cleaner production in industrial processes. Moreover, energy related scenarios were also assessed via the integration of WEAP and LEAP models. In addition, ecologic flow requirements were also evaluated using three different methods. It was found that it is possible to conserve water and ensure the security WEF nexus by adopting simple changes in crop patterns, modifying the irrigation systems and preferring cleaner production techniques. It is also suggested that the cultivated area of the crops with lower energy consumption factors is increased to further contribute to the security of WEF nexus in the basin.
SpeakerAlp, Emre
Presentation time
14:30:00
14:50:00
Session time
13:30:00
14:50:00
SessionGlobal Perspectives on Integrating Water Reuse and Food Production
Session number230
TopicGlobal Perspectives, Sustainability and Climate Change, Water Reuse and Reclamation
TopicGlobal Perspectives, Sustainability and Climate Change, Water Reuse and Reclamation
Author(s)
E. AlpM. Aydınalp KöksalY. DemirO. BaşkanE. Kentel ErdoğanZ. ÖzcanC. Özcan
Author(s)E. Alp1; M. Aydı nalp Kö ksal5; Y. Demir3; O. Baş kan2; E. Kentel Erdoğ an4; Z. Ö zcan1; C. Ö zcan1;
Author affiliation(s)Department of Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University1; Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Siirt University2; Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, Ankara3; Department of Civil Engineering, Water Resources Laboratory, Middle East Technical University4; Department of Environmental Engineering, Hacettepe University5
SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation
Document typeConference Paper
PublisherWater Environment Federation
Print publication date Oct 2020
DOI10.2175/193864718825157794
Volume / Issue
Content sourceWEFTEC
Copyright2020
Word count17

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