The Climate, Land, Energy and Water Framework

Abstract

Ensuring universal access to energy, food and water, while addressing challenges such as climate change, is critical to sustainable development. These objectives are highly interdependent, and responding in one area may have positive or negative impacts on others. To support Member States in elaborating integrated strategies to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals in these areas, the IAEA has developed the CLEW (climate, land, energy and water) framework, in cooperation with other UN organizations and scientific experts. The objective of this publication is to provide guidance on the application of the CLEW framework, which integrates quantitative tools for climate, land, energy and water modelling. The publication comprises a methodology handbook for practitioners in Member States, international organizations, NGOs seeking to apply integrated assessment approaches and methodologies to develop coherent sustainable and climate resilient energy, water and land use strategies.