The WEFE NEXUS International Conference, themed “Exploring and Bridging Nexus for a Sustainable Future,” was held on 11-12 February 2025 at the Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco. Jointly organized by the BONEX and SureNexus projects, both funded by PRIMA, this important event convened a diverse group of researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners from across the globe to tackle the growing challenges and opportunities presented by the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus.

Day 1 focused on governance and gender equity within the WEFE Nexus:

  • Governance & Policy Integration – Strategies to enhance resilience in resource management.
  • Gender & WEFE Nexus – Emphasizing gender inclusivity in sustainable development

Day 2 explored innovative solutions for implementing WEFE Nexus strategies:

  • Trade-off Analysis & Policy Integration – Lessons from multi-country case studies.
  • Decision-Support Systems – Smart governance for sustainable resource use.
  • WEFE 2.0 – Redefining sustainability through innovation.

On day 2, FutureWater (Johannes Hunink) presented the Rapid Evaluation for WEFe nexus analysis (REWEFe) tool, and its application several case studies of the BONEX project. The conference fostered collaboration amongst partners in the Mediterranean. Several concrete activities were discussed for Jordan, amongst others. The discussions initiated will continue shaping policies and projects beyond this event.

Presentation of ReWEFe
Panel Discussion