Water, energy and climate change are inextricably linked. If we truly want to find sustainable solutions, we must ensure that we address all three in a holistic way. They are pieces of the same puzzle and therefore it is not practical to look at them in isolation.

This is a call for more research and increased knowledge-sharing between the many experts now working separately on water and energy issues in universities, non-governmental organizations, industries and government. Together we can break down the silos and develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems.