Water–Energy–Food Nexus—Commonalities and Differences in the United States and Europe

摘要: This chapter synthesizes the contributions of Part 1 and 2 this volume sets stage for 3. Institutional analysis is applied to summarize lessons about water management from preceding chapters, identifying commonalities differences in United States Europe. A number these chapters discussed ways that institutions food–energy–water nexus function during extreme events such as droughts when competition resources highest, revealing various interactions feedbacks. While details vary, a recurring theme existing fail absorb all system stresses events. As one explanation lack institutional resilience, it argued has special set inherent characteristics apart other natural resources. The complex properties require approaches are situational, multifaceted, adaptive. Opportunities barriers innovations briefly discussed.