The FEW Nexus

Identify the odd one out: -

• Food

• Air

• Water

• Energy

Which of these countries has notoriously poor water security: -

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Uganda

• Egypt

Which of these countries has relatively poor energy security: -

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Japan

• United Arab Emirates

Which of these countries has notoriously poor food security: -

• Somalia

• USA

• Chile

• Thailand

Why are food, water AND energy supplies in Hong Kong likely to be threatened in the future?

• Pollution from mining companies

• Civil unrest

• Cimate change

• Political corruption

Which of these examples illustrates the clearest and most logical connection between WATER and ENERGY security?

• Receding glaciers lead to a lack of water with which to run HEP plants on the River Mekong.

• Unreliable rainfall in Guangdong causes low crop yields and rising food prices across China.

• Contamination from oil and gas drilling in the South China Sea destroys local fishing livelihoods.

• Air pollution in Hong Kong reaches a critical level resulting in widespread health problems

Which of these examples illustrates the clearest and most logical connection between WATER and FOOD security?

• Receding glaciers lead to a lack of water with which to run HEP plants on the River Mekong.

• Unreliable rainfall in Guangdong causes low crop yields and rising food prices across China.

• Contamination from oil and gas drilling in the South China Sea destroys local fishing livelihoods.

• Air pollution in Hong Kong reaches a critical level resulting in widespread health problems.

Which of these examples illustrates the clearest and most logical connection between ENERGY and FOOD security?

• Receding glaciers lead to a lack of water with which to run HEP plants on the River Mekong.

• Unreliable rainfall in Guangdong causes low crop yields and rising food prices across China.

• Contamination from oil and gas drilling in the South China Sea destroys local fishing livelihoods.

• Air pollution in Hong Kong reaches a critical level resulting in widespread health problems

Which diet will put the most pressure on the natural environment?

• Vegetarian (no meat or fish)

• Omnivorous (mixed/balanced)

• Rice-rich (high in carbohydrate)

• Meat-rich (high in protein)

Which parts of the World are experiencing the most rapid INCREASE in obesity?

• Developed countries (France, UK)

• Medium income countries (Brazil, Turkey)

• Less economically developed countries (Uganda, Mali)

• Temperate countries (in cooler climates)