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Emergence of Water-Energy-Food Nexus Resulting from Interbasin Water Transfer: Economic Analysis for a Transboundary River Basin in South Asia
The risk of water shortages in many regions of the world is growing with the increase of demand for water by various sectors of the economy. Interbasin water transfer (IBWT) is a technological solution that has been used for centuries to provide such regions with water from regions where water is abundant. To date, however, there is a lack of explicit ex ante assessment of the economic impact of IBWT on the water supply, energy, and food production and their interconnection (WEF nexus) in water receiving and providing regions in transboundary basins in South Asia. This study addresses this issue by investigating a planned IBWT scheme from Sun Koshi River to Kamala River in Nepal. The plan has been discussed in Nepal and India since the 1980s, but no actual measures were undertaken. Results of the analysis show that an IBWT scheme, if implemented, could result in a significant surplus of energy and agricultural production for both nations sharing the basin. However, if flows are changed due to climate change impacts, the future IBWT becomes uncertain. Thus, both countries need cooperative agreement on investment and working mechanisms of the planned IBWT before engaging in the project.
Emergence of Water-Energy-Food Nexus Resulting from Interbasin Water Transfer: Economic Analysis for a Transboundary River Basin in South Asia
The risk of water shortages in many regions of the world is growing with the increase of demand for water by various sectors of the economy. Interbasin water transfer (IBWT) is a technological solution that has been used for centuries to provide such regions with water from regions where water is abundant. To date, however, there is a lack of explicit ex ante assessment of the economic impact of IBWT on the water supply, energy, and food production and their interconnection (WEF nexus) in water receiving and providing regions in transboundary basins in South Asia. This study addresses this issue by investigating a planned IBWT scheme from Sun Koshi River to Kamala River in Nepal. The plan has been discussed in Nepal and India since the 1980s, but no actual measures were undertaken. Results of the analysis show that an IBWT scheme, if implemented, could result in a significant surplus of energy and agricultural production for both nations sharing the basin. However, if flows are changed due to climate change impacts, the future IBWT becomes uncertain. Thus, both countries need cooperative agreement on investment and working mechanisms of the planned IBWT before engaging in the project.
Emergence of Water-Energy-Food Nexus Resulting from Interbasin Water Transfer: Economic Analysis for a Transboundary River Basin in South Asia
Jalilov, Shokhrukh-Mirzo (author)
2021-07-24
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