ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses global climate change as an overall framework to introduce linkages and interconnections between energy and climate change, taking into account water issues and the energy–water–climate nexus. The concept of the nexus is then applied and analyzed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional context. The MENA region is particularly affected by the energy–climate–water nexus, as it is experiencing a rapid increase in electricity demand, growing water scarcity, and significant climate change effects. In order to transition to a more sustainable development for the region, a wider understanding of the linkages and dependencies between climate change and the power and water supply is needed to identify trade-offs and design a comprehensive and integrated approach. Despite several dependencies and linkages between energy, water, and climate, an integrated approach to planning in electricity and water sectors remains largely lacking.
