December 10, 2024
Journal Article

Implementing Interdisciplinary Sustainability Education With the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus

Abstract

Growth in the green jobs sector has increased demand for college graduates who are prepared to enter the workforce with interdisciplinary sustainability skills. Simultaneously, scholarly calls for interdisciplinary collaboration in service of addressing the societal challenges of enhancing resilience and sustainability have also increased in recent years. However, developing, executing, and assessing interdisciplinary content and skills at the post-secondary level has been challenging. The objective of this paper is to offer the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus as a powerful way to to achieve sustainability competencies and matriculate graduates who will be equipped to facilitate the transformation of the global society by meeting the targets set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 10 curricular design examples presented also provide structure spanning multiple levels, including modules, courses, and programs. It enables clear evaluation and assessment of key sustainability competencies, helping to prepare graduates with more clearly defined skillsets who are equipped to address current and future workforce needs.

Published: December 10, 2024

Citation

Romulo C., B. Venkataraman, S. Caplow, S. Ajgaonkar, C. Allen, A. Anandhi, and S. Anderson, et al. 2024. Implementing Interdisciplinary Sustainability Education With the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus. Humanities and Social Sciences Communication 11, no. _:Art. No. 928. PNNL-SA-191313. doi:10.1057/s41599-024-03332-7