Primary Convener:
Swapan Sahoo, Equinor USA

Convener:
Julie Bloxson, Stephen F. Austin State University
Yogaraj Banerjee, STARLAB, Central Michigan University

Early Career Convener:
Yogaraj Banerjee, STARLAB, Central Michigan University

Chair:
Swapan Kumar Sahoo, Shaligram Research Institute (SHRI)
Yogaraj Banerjee, Central Michigan University

As global challenges such as climate change, population growth, urbanization, and resource scarcity intensify, integrated research approaches are more crucial than ever. The Water-Energy-Food-Health (WEF-H) Nexus offers a powerful framework for tackling these interconnected issues and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Traditional research silos are no longer sufficient; a transdisciplinary approach is essential, uniting Earth sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, public health, and policy. This session brings together academia and industry to share cutting-edge research and explore collaboration within the WEF-H framework. We invite abstract submissions that address critical challenges and innovative solutions across WEF-H sectors. Outcomes will include identifying research priorities, forming cross-disciplinary partnerships, and generating actionable recommendations to bridge science and policy in nexus governance.

Index Terms
0428 Carbon cycling
0491 Food webs and trophodynamics
0495 Water|energy interactions
0232 Impacts of climate change: ecosystem health

Neighborhoods:
1. Science Nexus