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Land Use and Land Cover Change

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.

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“Removing an Ogiek from the Forest is like removing a fish from water”: A qualitative examination on Ogiek community impacts from forced land eviction for conservation. PLOS Global Public Health.
Rocky cliffside meets vibrant trees under a bright blue sky.

Land Use and Land Cover Change Governance and Policy

“Removing an Ogiek from the Forest is like removing a fish from water”: A qualitative examination on Ogiek community impacts from forced land eviction for conservation. PLOS Global Public Health.

This study examines the well-being impacts of forced land eviction in Kenya from an Indigenous perspective, revealing ongoing harms of colonial conservation and urging solidarity in restoring Indigenous stewardship of forests and homelands.

• Research & Reports

Forest, M., Kobei, D.M., Luari, S.L., et al.

Biodiversity and human well-being trade-offs and synergies in villages. Nature Sustainability.
A tranquil village scene with a red-roofed church, quaint houses, and lush greenery, set against dramatic cloudy skies and distant mountains.

Biodiversity Loss Land Use and Land Cover Change

Biodiversity and human well-being trade-offs and synergies in villages. Nature Sustainability.

Researchers studied 64 Central and Eastern European villages and found that villages in forested areas can support both high biodiversity and human well-being, highlighting the importance of balancing rural development with ecological preservation.

• Research & Reports

Batáry, P., Gallé, R., Korányi, D., et al.

If the land isn’t healthy, we cannot be healthy:’ Indigenous health researcher reflects. Western News.

Land Use and Land Cover Change Indigenous Knowledge and Voices

If the land isn’t healthy, we cannot be healthy:’ Indigenous health researcher reflects. Western News.

In an interview with Schulich Communications, researcher Danya Carroll shares Indigenous knowledge on the ways climate change, health and conservation are all connected, and advice for creating meaningful collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.

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Schulich Communications

Assessing air pollutant removal and carbon sequestration across urban forest stands and individual species in a medium-sized southern Italian city. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
A small church with a pointed steeple sits in a lush green valley, surrounded by dense, dark green forest under towering, misty mountains.

Air Pollution Land Use and Land Cover Change

Assessing air pollutant removal and carbon sequestration across urban forest stands and individual species in a medium-sized southern Italian city. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Urban areas are characterized by elevated levels of air pollution and carbon emissions resulting from human activities. Given the potential of urban forests to mitigate both air pollution and carbon emissions, this study focused on quantifying these ecosystem services in Monte Sant’Antonio’s urban forest, located in Campobasso, Italy.

• Research & Reports

Antenucci, E., Russo, A., Marchetti, M., and Gargi, V.

Urban water scarcity in Addis Ababa city: Hard versus soft path solutions: A systematic review. Discover Geoscience.
A view of Addis Ababa featuring a large highway and a prominent tall building in the city skyline.

Infectious Diseases Land Use and Land Cover Change

Urban water scarcity in Addis Ababa city: Hard versus soft path solutions: A systematic review. Discover Geoscience.

The review explores urban water management in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and advocates for better supply, sanitation, and land use planning to improve water security and quality in the city.

• Research & Reports

Bekana, T.H., Ebrea, M.G., Netsanet, N.H., et al.

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