Methodologies and Principles for Developing Nexus Definitions and Conceptualizations: Lessons From FEW Nexus Studies

Highlights Synthesize existing knowledge in defining and conceptualizing FEW Nexus. Provide scientists practitioners the domains with tools to define conceptualize. The study provides narrow-broad definitions simple-complex conceptualization frameworks for Abstract. Food-energy-water (FEW) resources are fundamental society’s functioning understanding them is crucial sustainable development supporting life on earth. This article presents a review of current approaches being used Nexus frameworks, an emphasis methods these by different types stakeholders. framework scientists, consultants, needed successfully implement also describes gaps domains. objectives this (a) synthesize support stakeholders their Nexus, (b) provide clarify conceptualizations project or application developed specific stakeholder application, (c) apply experience principles other that can be developed. Stakeholders include users range practitioners, including policymakers, private sector, field, resource managers, among others. following questions assisted addressing objectives: What some Nexus? Which elements currently included conceptualizations? How should defined conceptualized application? adapted, new ones created, study? consequences choosing particular definition conceptualization? Based experience, steps developing reviewed clarified. narrow broad simple complex use while aware limitations gaps. Keywords: Food-Energy-Water conceptualizations, definitions, Narrow Simple conceptualizations.