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2025-01-15 08:32:47 UTC

The Global Plant Council on Nostr: Biodiversity loss due to agricultural trade 3 times higher Intensive land use for ...

Biodiversity loss due to agricultural trade 3 times higher

Intensive land use for #agriculture in tropical regions has caused over 90% of #biodiversity loss since 1995, , far exceeding previous estimates of 20-30%. Research using satellite data highlights hotspots like Brazil, Indonesia, and Madagascar.. Solutions include transparent supply chains, fair pricing, and promoting sustainable domestic agriculture.

https://globalplantcouncil.org/land-use-in-tropical-regions-biodiversity-loss-due-to-agricultural-trade-three-times-higher-than-thought/ #PlantScience #forest #forestry #science #biodiversity