The nexus between water, energy, and food (WEF) systems in Northern Canada
Abstract
In 2015, the United Nations introduced Transforming the World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda was endorsed by the world’s leaders to serve as an action-oriented road map for safeguarding the welfare of present and future generations. There are multiple fields of nexus research but the relationship between water, energy and food (WEF) has received considerable research attention. This chapter provides a brief review of the present status of WEF security in northern Canada. This includes current assessments of household food security, access to clean water, and dependence of non-renewable energy sources. Nearly all residents in northern Canada have access to adequate drinking water and sanitation services. Territorial governments have developed proactive plans to address water insecurity. In Nunavut, nearly all of the territory’s energy is produced from diesel-fueled power generation. In the absence of electrical transmission grids, communities in Nunavut rely on standalone diesel generators for their energy needs.
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