Resource Security

Why is south Africa facing energy insecurity

with growing demand due to increasing population the infrastructure has struggled to keep up

consequences of energy insecurity- South Africa

frequent power outages and load shedding - also impacting the country’s economic growth and development as well as access to essential services such as health care and education

How is energy insecurity impacting water security - South Africa

leading to reduced access to water as many water supply systems rely on electricity for pumping and treatment

What % does the agricultural industry contribute to the south african GDP

2\.5

Qatar - Why is it energy secure

one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of liquified natural gas due to its location near one of the world’s biggest natural gas reserves.

How can Qatar’s energy due vulnerable

may be vulnerable to fluctuations in global natural gas prices

Where is Qatar located - how does this affect its water and food security

is flat, low-lying desert, which rises from the east to a central limestone plateau - limited arable land and freshwater supplies

How does qatar recieve its food and water

relies heavily on imports for both food and water making it vulnerable to external supply disruptions, price fluctuations and geopolitical risks

What is exacterbating Qatar’s resource insecurity

rapid population growth and urbanisation have increased demand

what is resource security

the protection of critical resources such as energy, water and food from potential threats that could compromise their availability or integrity

what threatens resource security

climate change, overexploitation, pollution, political instability and conflict

What is the nexus approach

identifies mutually beneficial responses that are based on understanding the synergies of water, energy, and agricultural security

why is globalisation leading to increased resource security

led to increased demand for natural resources such as energy, water and land