Abstract
In the European Union (EU) climate change mitigation has been one of the major drivers to promote the use and consumption of renewable energy sources (RES). However the prominent focus on climate change mitigation may leave behind broader concerns for sustainable energy production. This paper examines the nexus of water-energy in view of the sustainable development concept. It analysis the nature of the problem and ways to pursue the integration of renewable energy and water protection policy objectives under the concept of sustainable development.