Balancing conservation and development for achieving land degradation neutrality

Authors

  • Abhishek Kumar Forest Ecology and Climate Change Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248006, India
  • Sanjay Singh Center of Excellence for Sustainable Land Management, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun, Uttarakhand -248006, India
  • Rahul Kumar Forest Ecology and Climate Change Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248006, India
  • Mukesh Kumar Botany Department, Government College Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar , Haryana- 124507, India
  • Komal Rani Division of Genetics and Tree Improvement, Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh- 482021, India
  • Joel James Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226201, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14719/tcb.4369

Keywords:

biodiversity, conservation, land degradation neutrality, ecosystem services, sustainable land management

Abstract

The loss of biodiversity has risen dramatically in the face of a global emergency and worsened by human activities which involves habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change. Biodiversity is essential for sustainable development, supporting ecosystem services crucial for agriculture, forestry and climate regulation. These services are threatened by biodiversity loss, which also has an impact on world cultural heritage, economic stability and human well-being. Moreover, a decline in biodiversity exacerbates the effects of climate change, undermining ecosystem resilience and making food poverty worse. Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN), a global goal to stop and reverse land degradation through sustainable land management techniques, depends on effective biodiversity protection. LDN projects aim to balance restoration efforts against deterioration in order to preserve or improve land-based natural capital. This chapter highlights the biophysical and socioeconomic factors driving land degradation, including unsustainable agricultural practices, urbanization and climate change impacts. It underscores the importance of integrated approaches that consider ecological, social and economic dimensions in achieving LDN. Principles such as respecting human rights, promoting good governance, and engaging stakeholders are critical for successful LDN implementation. This chapter emphasizes the need for global cooperation and policy reforms to mitigate biodiversity loss, combat land degradation and ensure sustainable land use practices for future generations.

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