Water-smart energy planning in South Africa – World Bank report

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Water-energy nexus Water and energy are often entwined in the sense that the use of one depends on the availability of the other, a concept known as the water-energy nexus. Improving our understanding of this complex interdependence and developing appropriate tools to assist decision-makers with future infrastructure planning are essential for continued sustainable development in the face of the uncertainties posed by climate change. Starting with South Africa, the World Bank has embarked on a global initiative called Thirsty Energy to help countries tackle the challenge of managing the water-energy nexus in an integrated manner. Compiled by Lani van Vuuren. According to the World Bank, South Africa represents an ideal case study of the challenges that the Thirsty Energy initiative is designed to address. South Africa is a water-stressed country that is also experiencing a crisis of electricity supply.

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