BONEX: Boosting nexus framework implementation in the mediterranean

BONEX (Boosting Nexus Framework Implementation in the Mediterranean) is a project funded by the PRIMA programme that aims to promote the efficient and integrated management of natural resources in the Mediterranean region by applying the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFe) Nexus approach in practice.

In the face of increasing water scarcity, climate change, population growth and environmental degradation, BONEX offers practical and context-sensitive tools for informed decision-making, reducing cross-sectoral conflicts and fostering sustainable synergies.

The project is developing an innovative and transdisciplinary WEFe Bridging Framework (WEFeF) that supports the design of tailored Nexus Bridging Plans (NBPs) adapted to each territory’s technological, environmental and socio-economic context.

These approaches will be tested in 7 demonstration projects across the Mediterranean, implementing solutions such as solar-powered irrigation, agrivoltaics, and water reuse with renewable energy. This diversity will ensure the replicability and scalability of the project outcomes. BIOAZUL leads the demonstration site in Axarquía (Spain), focused on the use of reclaimed water for agriculture and the development of a digital nutrient balance tool.