Abstract
The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus is a paradigm that emphasises the interconnectedness and collaborative effects of water, energy, and food systems. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of South Africa's WEF nexus research landscape between 2011 and 2024 using the Scopus database. The article highlights the interconnectedness of sustainable development, resource management, sustainability challenges, and resilience strategies in the WEF Nexus in South Africa. The study also identifies critical research gaps in addressing socio-economic dimensions, policy and governance aspects, technological innovation, and human resource development within the WEF Nexus framework. The article reveals the transformative potential of blockchain technology in revolutionising resource management in South Africa. By leveraging blockchain's decentralised and transparent nature, the country can enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in resource allocation and distribution.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e37651 |
| Journal | Heliyon |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 18 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Sept 2024 |
Keywords
- Blockchain technology
- Human resource management
- Resilience strategies
- Sustainability challenges
- Sustainable development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Multidisciplinary
