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Water security and food security are intrinsically connected. Research on the food-water nexus is therefore key to guide effective solutions for our food and water crises.
In celebration of the World Food Day 2023, themed “Water is life, water is food”, this Collection brings together research and commentary on water-based food systems, the pressure that food systems exert on the planet’s water resources, and strategies to mitigate these impacts.