Agricultural intensification not a 'blueprint' for sustainable development

Agricultural intensification not a 'blueprint' for sustainable development

5 years ago
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https://phys.org/news/2018-06-agricultural-intensification-blueprint-sustainable.html

Sustainable intensification of agriculture is seen by many in science and policy as a flagship strategy for helping to meet global social and ecological commitments—such as ending hunger and protecting biodiversity—as laid out in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris climate agreement.

However, there is limited evidence on the conditions that support positive social and ecological outcomes. In an attempt to address this knowledge gap, the researchers from UEA and Copenhagen, working with colleagues in Scotland, France and Spain, conducted a review of 53 existing studies into the human wellbeing and ecosystem service outcomes of agricultural intensification.