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<p>The water-food sector of the world is experiencing increasing challenges from changes in climate, natural resources, population growth, and worsening socio-economic disparities. The sustainability and resilience of the water-food sector should be achieved from a more integrated outlook that integrates the water and agricultural challenges and climate change policy instead of viewing them as independent sectors. This study develops an Integrated Resilience Framework (IRF) by synthesising systems thinking, adaptive governance, and technological innovation to directly advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The multi-scalar evaluation framework, which involves climate modeling, socio-economic projection, and policy scenarios, showcases three central themes: (1) circular resource utilization, (2) digital and nature-based solutions, and (3) inclusive governance frameworks. A case study submission from South Asia validates the framework’s applicability in evaluating trade-offs for agricultural intensification, water productivity, and equity. The paper concludes with a set of policy recommendations for a systemic function. The challenges of transnational water and food security are growing. IRF increases resilience as well by reducing the recovery time from climate shocks from five years to two years, which demonstrates promising potential under modelled conditions of the IRF.</p>

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Integrative approaches for sustainable and resilient water–food systems under climate and socio-economic pressures

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    2026年5月30日

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  • Srinivasarao Thota,
  • Thulasi Bikku,
  • Pouria Mortezaagha

摘要

The water-food sector of the world is experiencing increasing challenges from changes in climate, natural resources, population growth, and worsening socio-economic disparities. The sustainability and resilience of the water-food sector should be achieved from a more integrated outlook that integrates the water and agricultural challenges and climate change policy instead of viewing them as independent sectors. This study develops an Integrated Resilience Framework (IRF) by synthesising systems thinking, adaptive governance, and technological innovation to directly advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The multi-scalar evaluation framework, which involves climate modeling, socio-economic projection, and policy scenarios, showcases three central themes: (1) circular resource utilization, (2) digital and nature-based solutions, and (3) inclusive governance frameworks. A case study submission from South Asia validates the framework’s applicability in evaluating trade-offs for agricultural intensification, water productivity, and equity. The paper concludes with a set of policy recommendations for a systemic function. The challenges of transnational water and food security are growing. IRF increases resilience as well by reducing the recovery time from climate shocks from five years to two years, which demonstrates promising potential under modelled conditions of the IRF.