Agronomy and Horticulture, Department of

 

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

4-2020

Citation

Published in Nature Sustainability 3 (April 2020), pp 262–268.

DOI: 10.1038/s41893-020-0507-8

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Copyright © Springer Nature Limited 2020. Used by permission.

Abstract

Despite general agreement that meeting food demand without further loss of natural ecosystems requires sustainable intensification, there is little dialogue about the research agenda needed to achieve it. To that end, we evaluate current trajectories towards sustainable intensification, review published research on the topic, identify missing links, and propose a prioritization framework to fill gaps. Although progress towards sustainable intensification is behind schedule, we are optimistic that current trends can get back on course assuming a well-prioritized and adequately funded research portfolio and appropriate policies and institutions to support it.

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