A review of the water–energy–food nexus measurement and management approach

F. M. Tashtoush1, Waleed Al-Zubari2, A. F. M. Shahen Shah3
1Department of Environment and Sustainable Development, College of Science, University of Bahrain, 32038, Sakhir, Kingdom of Bahrain
2Department of Natural Resources and Environment, College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
3Department of Environment and Sustainable Development, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir, Kingdom of Bahrain

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