The course is designed in a discussion/seminar format, provides an overview of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus in the context of global change (including climate change, rapid urbanization, and expanding markets for energy, water, and food). WEF nexus expresses the idea that the production and consumption of resources such as food, water, energy and land are all intricately related. The course includes global and local case studies from different landscapes and regions. Topics discussed in a WEF nexus context include food systems and nutrition, groundwater irrigation, hydropower, and energy transitions.