We present an overview of the global spatiotemporal distribution of avian biodiversity,
changes in our knowledge of that biodiversity, and the extent to which it is imperilled. Birds …

Striving to feed a population set to reach almost 10 billion people by 2050 in a sustainable
way is high on the research and policy agendas. Further intensification and expansion of …

Effective policies to halt biodiversity loss require knowing which anthropogenic drivers are
the most important direct causes. Whereas previous knowledge has been limited in scope …

After agriculture, wood harvest is the human activity that has most reduced the storage of
carbon in vegetation and soils,. Although felled wood releases carbon to the atmosphere in …

Historically, human uses of land have transformed and fragmented ecosystems,, degraded
biodiversity,, disrupted carbon and nitrogen cycles, and added prodigious quantities of …

Land use is central to addressing sustainability issues, including biodiversity conservation,
climate change, food security, poverty alleviation, and sustainable energy. In this paper, we …

We are part of Nature, not separate from it. We rely on Nature to provide us with food, water
and shelter; regulate our climate and disease; maintain nutrient cycles and oxygen …

A dietary shift from animal-based foods to plant-based foods in high-income nations could
reduce greenhouse gas emissions from direct agricultural production and increase carbon …

Pollinator decline has attracted global attention and substantial efforts are underway to
respond through national pollinator strategies and action plans. These policy responses …

Deforestation, a significant threat to biodiversity, is accelerated by global demand for
commodities. Although prior literature has linked deforestation to global supply chains, here …