Research to Inform Policy
Supporting informed, regionally-appropriate policy, laws, and regulations in the water and food sectors
Academic research can play an important role in the development of informed policy in any sector. Given the presence of critical scientific, technical, economic, and data challenges related to water and food policy, J-WAFS aims for research that is accessible, relevant, and actionable. We encourage our funded researchers to consider the policy relevance of their work, and we facilitate connections and promote engagement with policymakers and other key stakeholders at the local, regional, national, and international levels. J-WAFS also sponsors events and workshops on targeted topics that bring experts and stakeholders together to discuss and craft research and policy agendas.
Examples of our work in this area
Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Highlights
Project
Estimating the benefits to strengthening water markets
Project
Quantifying mercury contamination of rice and its impact on food security in China
Project
A data-driven approach to managing food security in global supply chains
Report
Climate change, agriculture, water, and food security: what we know and don't know
Report
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: An opportunity for collaboration and shared benefits in the Eastern Nile Basin
Report