261 In cases where food security is the goal, SC3 should be the preferred choice In contrast, the worst choice for food security would be SC2 It is because of the adverse impact arising from energy or[.]
261 In cases where food security is the goal, SC3 should be the preferred choice In contrast, the worst choice for food security would be SC2 It is because of the adverse impact arising from energy-oriented policies of SC2 which disregards cross-sectoral impacts on cultivated area (land), water streams, and underground water due to over-exploitation of coal and hydro for maximizing power generation capacity Table 7-8: Summary of Policy Objectives, Scenario Outcomes, and Policy Concerns Scenario outcomes Policy objectives Best Worst Key policy issues Energy import dependency Energy diversity Maximize economic growth SC5 SC1 Food accessibility Food import dependency CO2 emissions Water security Maximize employment opportunities SC2 SC1 Food security CO2 emissions Water security Maximize energy security SC2 SC1 Food security CO2 emissions Energy security Maximize food security SC3 SC2 Water stress CO2 emissions Energy intensity Maximize water security SC4 SC2 Energy import dependency Food accessibility CO2 emissions Food security Minimize CO2 emissions SC6 Source: Estimates are based on modelling developed in this research SC2 CO2 emissions Water security