Understanding dryland dynamics is essential to predict future climate trajectories. However,
there remains large uncertainty on the extent to which drylands are expanding or greening …

The potential impacts of climate change on current livestock systems worldwide are a major
concern, and yet the topic is covered to a limited extent in global reports such as the ones …

Grazing represents the most extensive use of land worldwide. Yet its impacts on ecosystem
services remain uncertain because pervasive interactions between grazing pressure …

The future wellbeing of billions of rural people is interconnected with transforming food
systems for equity, nutrition, environmental sustainability, and resilience. This article tackles …

Global change is associated with variable shifts in the annual production of aboveground
plant biomass, suggesting localized sensitivities with unclear causal origins. Combining …

The dynamic between humans, livestock, and wildlife is evolving owing to growth in
populations, a finite global landmass, and shifting climatic conditions. This change comes …

Although the role of livestock in future food systems is debated, animal proteins are unlikely
to completely disappear from our diet. Grasslands are a key source of primary productivity …

Grasslands represent the largest ecosystem in China, accurate and efficient extraction of its
integrated vegetation cover (IVC) plays a crucial role in supporting policy decisions. This …

The world's rangelands and drylands are undergoing rapid change, and consequently are
becoming more difficult to manage. Big data and digital technologies (digital tools) provide …

Rangeland degradation compromises the functioning of extensive natural ecosystems and
threatens pastoral livelihoods worldwide. Yet, defining rangeland degradation and its …