Node and Regime: Interdisciplinary Analysis of Water-Energy-Food Nexus in the Mekong Region

This report re-examines the findings and recommendations of a major nexus research-for-development project in the Mekong region. It shows that socio-political regimes constrain societal investment in three ‘nodes’ of the nexus previously identified as critical to manage sustainably: energy efficiency, wild-capture fisheries, and diversified smallholder agriculture. This report discusses implications for the ‘nexus’ as a new policy agenda and offer three propositions for ongoing inquiry and inclusive practice.