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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?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ecosystems Underpin Infrastructure in
The Nexus
Damian Crilly
The Nexus 2050 Challenge
55% More
Water
80% More
Energy
60%MoreFood
9 Billion
People
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 20500102030405060708090
100WaterEnergyFood
% In
crea
se2050 Trajectories
Can we change trajectory?
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 20500102030405060708090
100WaterEnergyFood
% In
crea
se
Source: Mahlstein et al 2011
Climate Change
Water purificationFlow regulationWater storage
Water for energy
Water supplyWater conveyanceCultural services
Fisheries provision
Water for food
Water supplyWater storage
Water purificationFlow regulationWater storage
Water for energy
Water supplyWater conveyanceCultural services
Fisheries provision
Water for food
Water supplyWater storage
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
Source: Wilson Center 2013
Global population
Source: UN Population Division 2008
Source: UN-HABITAT
Source: UNESCO
Flood regulationWater purification
Fisheries provision
Water provisionWater storage
Water for energy
Watersecurity
Adapted from Global Integration
I need to set up a multi-disciplinary,
cross sectoral partnership
Adapted from Grigg 2008
Natural infrastructure Built infrastructure Benefit
Wetlands Water filtration facility Pollutant removal
Forests (upstream of hydropower) Periodic sediment dredging Reliable power and flood control
Mangroves Sea walls Shoreline protection from storm
Coral reefs Breakwaters and groins Reduced beach erosion
Natural floodplains Dikes and canals Flood prevention
Aquifers Reservoirs Water storage
Nexus Dialogue
Collaborative partnership
Global project with regional dimensions
Global reference group
Nexus Dialogue on Infrastructure Solutions
Global PlatformAFRICA May 2013
LATIN AMERICA September 2013
ASIA March 2014
Nexus Dialogue
Conference Themes:
Using the nexus to accelerate development Cleantech nexus infrastructure and technology solutionsCollaboration and institutional arrangements for a nexus approachInfluencing pathways of investments for nexus infrastructure and technology
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