A transboundary water allocation strategy for the Aral Sea Basin: Integrating the water-food-energy-environment nexus

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Authors: Yanwei Hu, Guangdong Sun, Weili Duan, Shan Zou, Yanfeng Di, Yaning Chen Yaning Chen, Patient Mindje Kayumba, Wei Wei, Philippe De Maeyer, Peter L.M. Goethals
DOI: 10.1016/j.xinn.2026.101257
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

), crop areas should be reduced by 14.37%-21.05% under SSP2-4.5 and 16.16%-23.93% under SSP5-8.5. A trade-off emerged between benefits and water allocation equity, particularly in high-emission, low-inflow scenarios, alongside a positive correlation between benefits and greenhouse gas emissions. These findings emphasize the critical need for integrated management of the Aral Sea Basin's interconnected resource systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Transboundary Water Resource Management Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies Water Resources and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
The Innovation
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
7
Issue
5
Pages
101257–101257
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN