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This book presents some of the work presented at the 3rd International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability—ICoWEFS 2023, with topics delving into critical global themes. Encompassing four pivotal domains—Water and Circular Economy, Energy, Agrifood, and Sustainability—this book covers cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. Within the ambit of Water and Circular Economy, the discussions span from the sustainable management of water resources, urban and industrial water consumption, to the challenges in governance and the impact of climate change. The Energy section covers chapters on energy production, urban and industrial systems, governance challenges, and the imperative transition toward circular economies. The Agrifood domain probes into sustainable agricultural practices, harnessing smart technologies in farming, climate change's effect on food production, and innovations in food processing. Lastly, the Sustainability segment encompasses a wide array of topics including bioeconomy sustainability, cyber-physical systems, climate change impacts, and resource efficiency, underpinning the urgent need for a holistic approach to global sustainability.

This book presents some of the work presented at the 3rd International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability—ICoWEFS 2023, with topics delving into critical global themes.

This proceedings book provides a comprehensive compilation of research papers that tackle key issues in the field. The book serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and industry professionals to explore and discuss the rethinking of biomass and waste management, biomass conversion processes, biomass applications, and the end-use of bio-products. Readers will find a rich array of topics covered, including biomass processing technologies, the production and utilization of solid and liquid biofuels, renewable gas production and applications, sustainable sourcing of biomass, market research on biomass and waste supply, bioenergy demand and supply analysis, international, national, and local markets and policy considerations, marketing models for bioenergy production, biochemical and product development technologies, biomass thermochemical and biochemical conversion, biorefineries, the sustainable bioeconomy, added-value products from biomass, energy prospects, and circular urbanand industrial metabolism. With contributions from experts in the field, this book offers valuable insights and advances the discourse on the efficient utilization of biogenic resources on an international scale.

This proceedings book provides a comprehensive compilation of research papers that tackle key issues in the field. The book serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and industry professionals to explore and discuss the rethinking of biomass and waste management, biomass conversion processes, biomass applications, and the end-use of bio-products. Readers will find a rich array of topics covered, including biomass processing technologies, the production and utilization of solid and liquid biofuels, renewable gas production and applications, sustainable sourcing of biomass, market research on biomass and waste supply, bioenergy demand and supply analysis, international, national, and local markets and policy considerations, marketing models for bioenergy production, biochemical and product development technologies, biomass thermochemical and biochemical conversion, biorefineries, the sustainable bioeconomy, added-value products from biomass, energy prospects, and circular urbanand industrial metabolism. With contributions from experts in the field, this book offers valuable insights and advances the discourse on the efficient utilization of biogenic resources on an international scale.

This volume presents the proceedings of ICoWEFS 2025, featuring a curated selection of Agrifood‑focused research papers that highlight current developments and emerging trends across Agriculture, Food Systems, Nutrition, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Diets, alongside contributions addressing natural resource management, high‑tech solutions, and environmental sustainability. The collection examines how innovative Agrifood methodologies can drive technological, economic, and societal transitions toward circular economies and clean, green technologies, covering themes such as sustainable agriculture, plant technology, AgriFood Industry 4.0, robotics in future farms, novel food‑processing technologies, climate‑resilient food production, smart greenhouse systems, sustainable diets and human health, and food security and food‑waste reduction.