Resource description:
This report offers policy makers, experts and private entities an assessment of metrics and tools to monitor biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. Some tools focus on agricultural impacts, while others look more generally at the effects of human activity on nature. The objective of this report is to provide adequate tools for informed decision-making and policy design.
Food is one of the basic needs for human life. At the same time, agriculture is a leading cause of biodiversity loss, driving 80% of deforestation and consuming 70% of freshwater resources globally. Conventional farming practices have further contributed to habitat degradation, soil depletion, and species loss. This report aims to provide a general overview of how the relationship between biodiversity and agriculture is assessed. The report also examines how international and European policies address the biodiversity-agriculture nexus, highlighting the need for improved integration and comparability of approaches. The insights provided aim to help various stakeholders, including policy-makers in creating effective policies, farmers in making informed decisions, companies in aligning with sustainability goals, and academics in conducting further research.
Author/Contact:
Prieto López A, Odriozola F, Oberč B.P, Demozzi T., Ó Cuanacháin D., Cuvillard O.
IUCN, European Regional Office
Uses of this resource:
Policy Cycle Stage: scoping
