Decentralised Water–Energy–Food (WEF) systems in Africa: space analysis, least-cost modelling of sack farming and establishment of renewable energy technologies in the Diepsloot slums of Johannesburg, South Africa

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作者：

Johannes Bhanye

Tobias Kloeffel

Miriam Beyers

Mbali Mabaso

Kartikeyan Rajadurai

Johannes Winklmaier

Abraham Matamanda

机构：

[1] Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein

[2] Department of Civil, Geo, and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Arcisstr. 21, Munich

[3] Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch

[4] Division of Resource Management, TUM School of Life Sciences, Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Hans-Carl-Von-Carlowitz-Platz 2, Freising

[5] Munich School of Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstrasse 4a, Garching

[6] Department of Geography, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein

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Discover Global Society | / 2卷 / 1期

关键词：

Food security; Renewable energy; South Africa; Urban sack farming; Water-Energy-Food Nexus;

D O I：

10.1007/s44282-024-00052-w

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摘要：

The African continent is confronted with interconnected challenges of water, energy, and food insecurity, particularly affecting marginalized urban residents. Decentralized Water-Energy-Food (WEF) systems have emerged as potential solutions to alleviate these issues exacerbated by climate change. Despite scholarly acknowledgment of constraints related to WEF, there is a growing global trend towards trials of innovative decentralized WEF systems. This paper contributes to the body of research aimed at demonstrating the applicability of decentralised WEF systems at local level, by showcasing the potential of such systems to enhance water, energy and food security in informal settlements. Focusing on Diepsloot slums in Johannesburg, South Africa, the paper applied space analysis, least-cost modeling of sack farming, and renewable energy technologies in providing WEF solutions that demonstrate feasibility, sustainability and decentralised solutions for informal settlements, compared to the popular broad-based solutions that often neglect these marginalised communities. Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), AquaCrop crop modeling, financial analysis, and linear optimization modelling urbs, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of past climate trends, water sources, spatial plant arrangements, and a proposed community centre. The proposed Phezulu ‘Up’ growers’ model and the positive return on investment further demonstrate the feasibility of decentralized WEF systems. Policymakers are encouraged to promote these WEF systems to bolster urban livelihoods and achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 2, 6, and 7, in marginalized African urban areas. Recommendations and areas of further research include looking into issues of community engagement, partnerships, risk mitigation, strategies for equity and inclusivity and local knowledge integration during WEF implementation, and robust critique of WEF practical interventions and comparative analysis with other WEF models. Overall, the study provides a blueprint for inclusive and sustainable urban development, emphasizing the importance of localized WEF solutions and community empowerment. © The Author(s) 2024.

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