
Land Use and Land Cover Change
The Global Dam Watch database of river barriers and reservoir information for large-scale applications. Scientific Data.
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WHAT IS PLANETARY HEALTH?
The conversion of natural habitat to land used for agriculture and industry is occurring rapidly on a global scale, with dire consequences for the structure and function of ecosystems.
Demographic shifts and increased demand for food, animal products, biofuel, and even cosmetics continue to drive the destruction of ecosystems and their services. This extractive activity leads to negative environmental and human health impacts including:
90% Tropical deforestation driven by agriculture, according to the World Wildlife Fund's 2024 Living Planet Report
The complex interactions between changes in land use, land cover, ecosystem services, and the attendant impacts on human health require longitudinal study across geographic regions in addition to urgent action to re-wild and restore many of the planet’s natural habitats.
Land Use and Land Cover Change
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Land Use and Land Cover Change Resource Scarcity
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Biodiversity Loss Land Use and Land Cover Change
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Biodiversity Loss Land Use and Land Cover Change
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Biodiversity Loss Climate Change
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