A Nexus-Based Natural Resource Management Model for Balancing Water Food Energy and Ecosystem Resilience
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Natural Resource Management; Water-Food-Energy Nexus; Environmental Economics; Ecosystem Resilience; SEM-PLS.Abstract
The limitation of natural resources and increasing pressure on water, food, energy, and ecosystem systems require an integrated management approach to achieve economic efficiency and environmental sustainability. This study aims to develop a nexus-based natural resource management model by examining the relationship between Water-Food-Energy (WFE) Nexus Integration, Economic Efficiency, Natural Resource Management, and Ecosystem Resilience. This research applies a quantitative approach using survey data from 150 stakeholders involved in the natural resources sector. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) to evaluate the relationships between research constructs and the mediating role of Natural Resource Management. The results indicate that WFE Nexus Integration positively influences Economic Efficiency and Natural Resource Management, while Economic Efficiency and Natural Resource Management contribute to improving Ecosystem Resilience. Furthermore, Natural Resource Management acts as a mediating mechanism between WFE Nexus Integration and Ecosystem Resilience. This study provides practical implications for developing sustainable and adaptive natural resource management policies.
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