Sustainable Built Environments and the Water, Energy, and Food Nexus: Toward an Interdisciplinary Approach to Urban Resilience

Zeina Elzein ()
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Zeina Elzein: Architecture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, 4 Mohammed Thakeb, Abu Al Feda, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4271131, Egypt

Chinese Journal of Urban and Environmental Studies (CJUES), 2024, vol. 12, issue 01, 1-22

Abstract: Urban resilience has been a research focus, particularly with the pandemic impact on urban infrastructure, service provision and accessibility to core resources. This paper explores the need for interdisciplinary approaches to the built environment that integrate water, energy, and food resources. The study goes through articles on water, energy and food nexus and urban resilience in the past 10 years. It identifies the key research focus, gaps and needs for future research. Recommendations for future studies include the allocation of funds to ensure vulnerable communities have access to resources, sustainable operation of urban agriculture practices, circular economy and reuse, and engagement of experts, local authorities and communities in decision-making and training. The study recommends using quantitative assessment to identify the impact of urban agriculture and urban water management practices on the environment and include socio-economic aspects in assessment models. Finally, participatory approaches and integrating technology are recommended for promoting sustainable resilient communities.

Keywords: Built environment; nature-based solutions; sustainable development; urban resilience; water–energy–food nexus (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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