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E cosystems U nderpin I nfrastructure in The Nexus

E cosystems U nderpin I nfrastructure in The Nexus. Damian Crilly. The Nexus 2050 Challenge. 80% More Energy. 9 Billion People. 55% More Water. 60% More Food. 2050 Trajectories. Can we change trajectory?.

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E cosystems U nderpin I nfrastructure in The Nexus

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  1. Ecosystems Underpin Infrastructure in The Nexus Damian Crilly

  2. The Nexus 2050 Challenge 80% More Energy 9 Billion People 55% More Water 60% More Food

  3. 2050 Trajectories

  4. Can we change trajectory?

  5. Climate Change Source: Mahlstein et al 2011

  6. Water for food Water purification Flow regulation Water storage Water supply Water storage Water supply Water conveyance Cultural services Fisheries provision Water for energy

  7. Ecosystems are infrastructure – • part of the “the stock of facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a society” • Nature is part of the infrastructure portfolio of every country and every economy Water for food Water purification Flow regulation Water storage Water supply Water storage Water supply Water conveyance Cultural services Fisheries provision Water for energy

  8. Source: Wilson Center 2013

  9. Global population Source: UNESCO Source: UN Population Division 2008 Source: UN-HABITAT

  10. Flood regulation Water purification Water provision Water storage Available Natural Resources Water security Ecosystem Function Fisheries provision Water for energy

  11. I need to set up a multi-disciplinary, cross sectoral partnership Adapted fromGlobal Integration

  12. Adapted from Grigg 2008

  13. Nexus Dialogue on Infrastructure Solutions • Collaborative partnership • Global project with regional dimensions • Global reference group

  14. Global Platform

  15. Nexus Dialogue

  16. Conference Themes: • Using the nexus to accelerate development • Cleantech nexus infrastructure and technology solutions • Collaboration and institutional arrangements for a nexus approach • Influencing pathways of investments for nexus infrastructure and technology • More information coming soon: waternexussolutions.org • Follow us on social media channels: @WaterNexus

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