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The Kasser Joint Institute for

FOOD, WATER, AND ENERGY SECURITY

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The Kasser Joint Institute for

FOOD, WATER, AND ENERGY SECURITY

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KJI is an international institute implementing practical and innovative solutions addressing food, water, and energy security for sustainable arid to hyper-arid environments.

Our Story

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Jewish National Fund-USA, the University of Arizona, and Israel's Arava Regional Councils have formed the Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water and Energy Security with the mission of introducing innovative technology that builds capacity for food, water, and energy security in vulnerable communities in arid and hyper-arid environments.

The Partners of the Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water, and Energy Security.

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Our Work

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Agrivoltaics

Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for both solar energy and agriculture. In this system, solar panels shade crops grown underneath them which reduces radiation and water use, while the crops decrease the temperature of the panels making them more efficient in energy production. This research explores the benefits of integrating solar panel technologies on different crops in different climates.

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Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a food production system that combines breeding fish in tanks while the nutrient-rich water is fed to hydroponically grown plants. The greatest challenge in this system is to make fish breeding an economically viable business by reducing the cost of fish food. The Aquaponics research is progressing, mainly focusing on finding an alternative fish feed to replace the expensive commercial feed used worldwide. The guiding principle for all three research sites is to find an alternative formula that is easy and cheap to produce on site.

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Makueni Agrivoltaics

Aquaponics is a food production system that combines breeding fish in tanks while the nutrient-rich water is fed to hydroponically grown plants. The greatest challenge in this system is to make fish breeding an economically viable business by reducing the cost of fish food. The Aquaponics research is progressing, mainly focusing on finding an alternative fish feed to replace the expensive commercial feed used worldwide. The guiding principle for all three research sites is to find an alternative formula that is easy and cheap to produce on site.

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Leveraging the existing facilities and resources of the University of Arizona and the Arava region, the Joint Institute will promote applied research and student training programs.

establish multi-disciplinary programs in Africa to provide technology transfer, applied research, knowledge, training, ongoing guidance, and education.

Investing in a brighter future for all.

Be a part of the Kasser Joint Institute for Global Food, Water and Energy Security, a partnership of Jewish National Fund‑USA, the University of Arizona, and the Arava Valley. Help introduce innovative technology and build capacity for food, water, and energy security in vulnerable communities. Donate now to this important initiative.
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Investing in a brighter future for all.

Be a part of the Kasser Joint Institute for Global Food, Water and Energy Security, a partnership of Jewish National Fund‑USA, the University of Arizona, and the Arava Valley. Help introduce innovative technology and build capacity for food, water, and energy security in vulnerable communities. Donate now to this important initiative.
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