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Despite growing recognition in academic and policy circles, the “Nexus” concept has long suffered from fragmented definitions, inconsistent governance structures, and insufficient practical guidelines, leaving it unable to translate into real-world impact. A new policy brief developed by UNU-FLORES<\/a><\/strong> and the PRIMA Foundation<\/a><\/strong>, with contributions from the wider Nexus research community including RETOUCH NEXUS<\/a><\/strong> coordinator Dr. Maria Vrachioli, directly addresses this gap. Responding to the outcomes of the Dresden Nexus Conference (April 2025), the brief calls for a clear, operational, and governance-ready definition of the Nexus, and sets out a concrete roadmap for standardization and certification of Resource Nexus projects.<\/p>\n

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The Resource Nexus must be understood as a\u00a0<\/span>broader framework<\/strong>\u00a0that goes beyond the traditional Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus. It should encompass soil, biota, marine ecosystems, material resources, and urban environments, remaining flexible and adaptive as new challenges emerge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Environmental assets must be integrated with socio-economic systems<\/strong>. A genuine Nexus approach requires explicitly managing trade-offs and unlocking synergies across sectors, ensuring no policy advances one resource domain at the expense of another.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Resource Nexus project must involve\u00a0<\/span>at least two interconnected resource systems<\/strong>\u00a0and be anchored in strong, equitable governance. Marginalized voices must be heard, benefits shared fairly, and decision-making guided by robust, multi-stakeholder collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Transdisciplinary approaches are essential<\/strong>. Nexus initiatives must bridge policy, civil society, and practice, translating integrated analysis into actionable solutions at local, national, and international levels, and aligning with global agendas such as the SDGs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0<\/span>standardization and certification scheme<\/strong>\u00a0for Resource Nexus projects is urgently needed. This requires harmonizing project design, assessment, and implementation criteria, enabling governments, funders, and international organizations to identify, compare, and scale high-impact initiatives with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daniel Karthe (UNU-FLORES, Germany) \u00b7 Antonella Autino (PRIMA Foundation, Spain) \u00b7 Bassel Daher (Texas A&M University, USA) \u00b7 Edeltraud Guenther (UNU-FLORES, Germany) \u00b7 Rabi Mohtar (Texas A&M University, USA) \u00b7 Annette Huber-Lee (SEI, USA) \u00b7 Zeeshan Tahir Virk (University of Oulu, Finland) \u00b7 Chrysi Laspidou (University of Thessaly, Greece) \u00b7 Nidhi Nagabhatla (UNU-CRIS, Belgium) \u00b7 Claudia Ringler (IFPRI, USA) \u00b7 Michael Jacobson (Penn State University, USA)<\/em><\/p>\n

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