The Brazilian Cerrado: assessment of water and soil degradation in catchments under intensive agricultural use
Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado is recognized as one of the most threatened biomes in the
world, as the region has experienced a striking change from natural Cerrado vegetation to …
world, as the region has experienced a striking change from natural Cerrado vegetation to …
[HTML][HTML] Food sovereignty: an alternative paradigm for poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation in Latin America
Strong feedback between global biodiversity loss and persistent, extreme rural poverty are
major challenges in the face of concurrent food, energy, and environmental crises. This …
major challenges in the face of concurrent food, energy, and environmental crises. This …
Cerrado ecoregions: A spatial framework to assess and prioritize Brazilian savanna environmental diversity for conservation
Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado is the second largest biome in Latin America, extending over
more than 200 million ha and hosts some of the most intensive agricultural activities for grain …
more than 200 million ha and hosts some of the most intensive agricultural activities for grain …
Sustainable development in agriculture and its antecedents, barriers and consequences–an exploratory study
This study aims to understand Brazilian family farmers' perception of sustainable
development in agriculture, its antecedents, barriers and consequences. To do so …
development in agriculture, its antecedents, barriers and consequences. To do so …
A framework to optimize biodiversity restoration efforts based on habitat amount and landscape connectivity
The effectiveness of ecological restoration actions toward biodiversity conservation depends
on both local and landscape constraints. Extensive information on local constraints is …
on both local and landscape constraints. Extensive information on local constraints is …
A social and ecological assessment of tropical land uses at multiple scales: the Sustainable Amazon Network
Science has a critical role to play in guiding more sustainable development trajectories.
Here, we present the Sustainable Amazon Network (Rede Amazônia Sustentável, RAS): a …
Here, we present the Sustainable Amazon Network (Rede Amazônia Sustentável, RAS): a …
Fragmentation patterns of the Caatinga drylands
M Antongiovanni, EM Venticinque, CR Fonseca - Landscape Ecology, 2018 - Springer
Context Biodiversity is modulated by the spatial structure of the landscape. Thus, landscape
metrics can be useful indicators of biota integrity and vulnerability, helping in conservation …
metrics can be useful indicators of biota integrity and vulnerability, helping in conservation …
Forest loss and the biodiversity threshold: an evaluation considering species habitat requirements and the use of matrix habitats
Habitat loss is the main driver of the current biodiversity crisis, a landscape-scale process
that affects the survival of spatially-structured populations. Although it is well-established that …
that affects the survival of spatially-structured populations. Although it is well-established that …
Neoliberal natures on the farm: Farmer autonomy and cooperation in comparative perspective
The struggle over autonomy in farming is emblematic of the philosophical and practical
tensions inherent in solving multi-scalar environmental issues. We explore the multiplicities …
tensions inherent in solving multi-scalar environmental issues. We explore the multiplicities …
Green for gold: social and ecological tradeoffs influencing the sustainability of the Brazilian soy industry
RD Garrett, LL Rausch - Soy, Globalization, and Environmental …, 2017 - taylorfrancis.com
In this study we assess the sustainability of the Brazilian soy industry over the past 40 years
in comparison to alternative land uses. We conclude that Brazilian soy production performs …
in comparison to alternative land uses. We conclude that Brazilian soy production performs …