Land, water and energy: The crossing of governance

The paper focusses on the impact dryland ecosystems of conflicting governance in regulations land use, water for irrigation and electric energy from photovoltaic installations (PV). research uses empirical results a panel data model based long time series that enable sensitivity main crops to cost viability solar system connected grid be identified. We present evidence private social benefits investments PV improve gross margin farmers decrease carbon footprint irrigated areas. Relevant regional disparities explain competition low-cost resources conflicts associated with governance. Feed-In Tariff is evaluated as tool reach clean targets preserve populations working living drylands. An evaluation desalination plants analysed an alternative balance hydric intensive systems. conclusion coordinated regulation policies may farmers’ profitability accelerate speed reaching environmental