Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
This chapter discusses ongoing initiatives at UNU-FLORES to advance the
nexus approach to management of environmental resources through establishing an
observatory. The role of data visualization in management of environment risks
such as droughts is discussed through an example from Africa. The bene
ts of the
classi
catory function of an observatory are outlined for design of policy relevant
research, teaching and policy advocacy initiatives at the United Nations University.
This collection of papers besides serving to benchmark the evolution of the nexus
concept at UNU-FLORES also highlights points of intersection where the science-
policy divide can be effectively bridged. By documenting cases where synergies are
possible and discussing the nature of trade-offs that are necessary to support them
the nexus observatory can become a barometer of the role of UNU-FLORES in
advancing transdisciplinary approaches to management of environmental resources-
water, soil and waste.
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