The intricate tapestry of the rising economy, population, and resource demands underscore the need for shared social responsibility and global collaborative efforts in climate-food-water-energy nexus. In the heart of this nexus lies the recognition of these essential elements in deeply intertwined wholesome perspectives rather than isolated entities. Thus, this demands diverse (both cultural and ecological) skills, experiences, perspectives, and innovations which are pivotal to shaping the sustainable solution in the quest for clean water and energy, food insecurity, and waste management. Interestingly, research aspirants across five out of six habitable continents are working together in our research group to unify these multifaceted aspects for a resilient and sustainable future. In our research, we developed a novel water quality improvement product from industrial and agricultural waste – Biochar and applied it to capture nutrient loss from agricultural wastewater. Biochar can be further used as a soil amendment and slow-release fertilizer to reduce chemical use and promote agricultural sustainability. The objects in the image represent a) Clean Water b) Soil c) Food (carrot) d) Fertilizer e) Biochar.
