Land and biodiversity policies

Relevant overviews

Policy interventions overview

Flowchart Land and biodiversity policies (A). Policy interventions in the agricultural demand system.

Flowchart Land and biodiversity policies (B). Policy interventions in crop and livestock production systems.

Flowchart Land and biodiversity policies (C). Policy interventions targeting the forestry sector.

Flowchart Land and biodiversity policies (D). Policy interventions that regulate land use and land supply.

Key policy issues

• How can land-use policies contribute to strategies for halting biodiversity loss and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
• How can changes in consumption patterns contribute to achieving sustainability goals through changes in land use?
• What are the synergies and trade-offs between halting biodiversity loss, food security, reducing nutrient emissions, and reducing water stress?

Introduction