Navigating Agricultural Sustainability: The Interplay of Climate Change, Resilience, and Sustainability Indicators
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https://doi.org/10.53983/ijmds.v13n6.001Keywords:
Agriculture sustainability, Sustainability indicators, Climate ChangeAbstract
The concept of sustainable agriculture has evolved overtime since the 1980s, driven by increasing concerns about climate change and its impacts. This review explores the theoretical foundations and practical indicators of agricultural sustainability, emphasizing the three core dimensions: economic, social, and environmental. Various scholars have contributed to defining agricultural sustainability, highlighting the challenges of soil degradation, resource depletion, and environmental impacts. Theoretical perspectives, such as hierarchical approaches and sustainable intensification, propose integrating biological and ecological processes to enhance productivity while minimizing harm. Practical frameworks often use indicators and system properties to assess sustainability, considering factors like resilience and adaptability to climate change. The review underscores the complexity of achieving sustainable agriculture, noting that context-specific strategies and dynamic assessments are essential. Integrating local knowledge and reducing reliance on external inputs are crucial for long-term sustainability. The interplay between different scales and the need for adaptive, resilient systems are central themes, emphasizing the importance of addressing climatic risks and uncertainties in sustainable agriculture.
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