Strategies for integrated governance of the water-energy-food nexus in Bonaire

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

J.B. Oliemans Technology, Policy and Management

Contributors

J.N. Quist Energy and Industry (mentor)
R.W. Kunneke Economics of Technology and Innovation - TPM (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Technology, Policy and Management, Technology, Policy and Management
Copyright: © 2019 Jelle Oliemans
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Published Date

03-12-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Abstract

The island of Bonaire is planning multiple sustainable transitions in the water,
energy and food systems in response to numerous challenges, such as increas-
ing population pressure, rising sea levels, environmental damage, high consumer
prices and import dependency. The water-energy-food nexus is a relatively novel
concept that takes an integrated approach to resource security and sustainabil-
ity. This paper applies systems theory and transition management theory to
a water-energy-food nexus approach in Bonaire and proposes three pathways
to reach an integrated sustainable transition in Bonaire's water, energy and
food systems. It shows that this approach can provide valuable insights for the
integrated governance of the water, energy and food systems.