Water-AI Nexus for Sustainable Futures: Advancing Water Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Food Security, Urban Resilience, Renewable Energy, and

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how societies manage water, agriculture, and energy in the face of climate change. The Water-AI nexus highlights both the growing water footprint of digital infrastructure and the opportunities to use AI to strengthen water security, food systems, and the circular economy. This book explains the connections clearly and provides professionals with the insights needed to align technological growth with sustainable futures.

• Understand how artificial intelligence affects water management and why data centers are increasing global water demand
• Explore how AI supports climate change adaptation by predicting droughts, floods, and extreme weather impacts on water systems
• Learn how AI advances food security through precision irrigation, crop monitoring, and improved agricultural water use
• Gain insight into the role of renewable energy and water interdependencies in sustaining AI infrastructure
• See how AI enables circular economy strategies by improving wastewater treatment, water reuse, and resource recovery
• Familiarize yourself with governance frameworks that balance water security, climate resilience, and technological development
• Understand equity and ethical considerations in AI-driven water allocation and the importance of inclusive access
• Explore financing and international cooperation that make large-scale AI solutions for water security feasible

This book is an essential resource for professionals seeking to navigate the intersection of water security, climate change adaptation, and the circular economy. By clarifying the Water-AI nexus, it supports readers in understanding how artificial intelligence can advance sustainable futures while addressing the urgent challenges of renewable energy, food security, and urban resilience.