IGES Report Discusses Pathways to Reverse “Unsustainable Land Transformations” in Asia Pacific
Published on: Thursday 23 May 2019
Drawing on in-depth case studies from four countries – Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippines – the report highlights the rapid pace at which biodiversity-rich forests and other natural ecosystems are being converted to monoculture plantations, intensive agriculture and urban settlements. It explores how decision makers can use an “SDG lens” to identify and assess potential trade-offs and synergies associated with alternative land uses and management practices.
