Degradation debts accounting: A holistic approach towards land degradation neutrality. (3rd September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Wenwu; Hua, Ting; Meadows, Michael E.; Pereira, Paulo
• Is Part Of: Global change biology. Volume 27:Number 21(2021)
• Page Start: 5411
• Page End: 5413
• Publication Date: 2021-09-03
• Subjects: Climatic changes -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Troposphere -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Biodiversity conservation -- Periodicals; Eutrophication -- Periodicals; 551.5
• DOI: 10.1111/gcb.15855
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1354-1013

Abstract

Abstract : Combatting land degradation and achieving land degradation neutrality are crucial to securing a globally sustainable future. Wuepper et al. ( Global Change Biology, 2021) propose an integrated approach to delineate global land degradation based on the concept of natural resources 'debt' that combines a diverse range of soil and vegetation indicators. The research is novel both in considering a variety of indicators and in distinguishing between the current state and historical/natural status with (or without) human impact. This novel framework will implement more effective regulatory interventions and land‐use policies, and assist in achieving the long‐term sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems.