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Publication Info: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2023.12.008
Date of Publication: January 19
Year of Publication: 2024
Publication City: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Publisher: Elsevier
Author(s): Awaz Mohamed, Fabrice DeClerck, Peter H. Verburg et al.
Journal: One Earth
Volume: 7
Pages: 59–71
Abstract
Biodiversity loss threatens crucial human well-being aspects, including food production, water quality, climate regulation, and recreation. We assess the minimum level of (semi-)natural habitat in agricultural and urban areas to sustain these benefits. We find that below 20%– 25% (semi-)natural habitat per km2, the supply of these benefits significantly declines. Alarmingly, two-thirds of global urban and agricultural lands fall below this level. Our study offers a broad target for conservation efforts beyond natural areas to enhance human well-being.
Highlights
- We assess habitat quantity, quality, and spatial configuration in human-modified landscapes
- At least 20%–25% habitat per km2 is needed to sustain nature’s contributions to people
- Only one-third of global human-modified lands meet this minimum level
- Local actions should be adopted based on community needs, knowledge, and capacities
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