• 1. Context:
- Proposed by Călin Georgescu, sustainability expert, in the context of the global economic, energy and food crises.
- Appeared in 2016, as a reaction to the vulnerabilities of the Romanian economy and the dependence on imports for strategic goods and resources.
• 2. Main objective:
- Creating an economic model based on national self-sufficiency, capitalizing on Romania's own natural resources.
- Ensuring food, energy and water security for the population.
1. Program pillars:
- Food: Developing organic agriculture, for the production of healthy food and reducing dependence on imports.
- Water: Sustainable management of water resources, pollution prevention and efficient exploitation of groundwater and surface waters.
- Energy: Promoting renewable energies (solar, wind, hydro) and reducing dependence on external energy resources.
2. Fundamental principles:
- Sustainability: Developing the economy in a way that protects the environment and conserves natural resources.
- Rural development: Revitalizing the Romanian village and creating jobs in agriculture and related industries.
- Economic independence: Reducing vulnerabilities generated by food, bottled water and energy imports.
3. Desired economic and social impact:
- Increasing agricultural productivity and supporting small producers.
- Creating modern infrastructure for water and energy distribution.
- Generating jobs in strategic sectors.
• Conclusion:
- The "Food-Water-Energy" program is a proposal for capitalizing on domestic resources and creating a more sustainable economy.
- Although attractive as a solution to current problems, its success depends on complementing it with industrialization and innovation policies, in order to ensure long-term economic balance.