Description:
The Nexus Approach is increasingly evolving into an integrative concept
which bridges sectors and considers interrelated resources in an unbiased way to
achieve sustainable resources management. Nexus-oriented resources management
is thus imperative for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). The other way around, a resource perspective on the nexus should be helpful
given that virtually all SDGs imply and rely on sustainable resources management, in
particular addressing water, soil, and waste. The interrelatedness of SDGs provides
another strong case for a Nexus Approach. Here we briefly lay out the background
and conceptual outline of the book, addressing key aspects of nexus implementation including monitoring of resource use, closing cycles of key elements, utilize
proven methods of stakeholder participation and its mapping and monitoring and
mainstreaming of thresholds and policies across scales and governmental levels. We
then summarise these key aspects addressed in subsequent chapters and highlight
the interrelations. Overall, this volume provides a strong case for strengthened monitoring frameworks and for close involvement of all stakeholders in the process of
implementing a Nexus Approach. It adds to the ongoing process of consolidation
and diversification of the Nexus Approach and provides specific recommendations
of how to advance it.