Nexus Network Defra Fellowship report: Nexus approaches at Defra

In 2014 the Economic and Social Science Research Council began a 3-year programme “The Nexus Network” to foster debate, innovative research and practical collaborations across the linked ‘nexus’ domains of food, energy, water and the environment. The work of the programme to date has included reflection on the circular economy, governance of nexus challenges, nexus research methodologies, and other issues of relevance to policymakers. This fellowship-led study focused on how the nexus domains are currently being considered within Defra and where there are opportunities for furthering cross-domain dialogue and action.