Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers

The drivers of deforestation and land use change in the Peruvian Amazon and Andes are complex and interconnected, shaped by various factors, including agricultural expansion, wood extraction, mining, infrastructure development, climate change, and socio-economic factors. This review highlights the m...

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Autores principales: Cruz, M., Pradel, W., Juarez, H., Hualla, V., Suarez, V.
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Potato Center 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135509
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author Cruz, M.
Pradel, W.
Juarez, H.
Hualla, V.
Suarez, V.
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Hualla, V.
Juarez, H.
Pradel, W.
Suarez, V.
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Juarez, H.
Hualla, V.
Suarez, V.
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description The drivers of deforestation and land use change in the Peruvian Amazon and Andes are complex and interconnected, shaped by various factors, including agricultural expansion, wood extraction, mining, infrastructure development, climate change, and socio-economic factors. This review highlights the multifaceted nature of these drivers and their impacts on the environment and local communities. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach that accounts for both direct and underlying drivers and the unique context of each region. Effective management strategies must consider the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of these challenges. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving forest governance, empowering local communities, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders are crucial steps to protecting Peru’s natural resources. These measures can help balance economic development with environmental conservation, ensuring the sustainable use of land and resources. Equally important is addressing the underlying social and economic factors that drive land use change, including poverty, population growth, and migration. These factors often exacerbate environmental degradation and need to be integrated into broader development and conservation strategies. A holistic approach that acknowledges the distinct challenges faced by the Amazon and Andean regions, can contribute to face deforestation as well as ensure the well-being of local communities, biodiversity conservation, and contribute to the effort to mitigate climate change. Such an approach requires coordinated efforts from government, non-governmental organizations, local communities, and international partners to create effective and sustainable solutions.
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spelling CGSpace1355092025-11-06T14:17:13Z Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers Cruz, M. Pradel, W. Juarez, H. Hualla, V. Suarez, V. deforestation land-use change mining climate change biodiversity conservation food systems The drivers of deforestation and land use change in the Peruvian Amazon and Andes are complex and interconnected, shaped by various factors, including agricultural expansion, wood extraction, mining, infrastructure development, climate change, and socio-economic factors. This review highlights the multifaceted nature of these drivers and their impacts on the environment and local communities. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach that accounts for both direct and underlying drivers and the unique context of each region. Effective management strategies must consider the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of these challenges. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving forest governance, empowering local communities, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders are crucial steps to protecting Peru’s natural resources. These measures can help balance economic development with environmental conservation, ensuring the sustainable use of land and resources. Equally important is addressing the underlying social and economic factors that drive land use change, including poverty, population growth, and migration. These factors often exacerbate environmental degradation and need to be integrated into broader development and conservation strategies. A holistic approach that acknowledges the distinct challenges faced by the Amazon and Andean regions, can contribute to face deforestation as well as ensure the well-being of local communities, biodiversity conservation, and contribute to the effort to mitigate climate change. Such an approach requires coordinated efforts from government, non-governmental organizations, local communities, and international partners to create effective and sustainable solutions. 2023-12-18 2023-12-18T14:29:23Z 2023-12-18T14:29:23Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135509 en Open Access application/pdf International Potato Center Cruz, M., Pradel, W., Juarez, H., Hualla, V., Suarez, V. 2023. Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers. Centro Internacional de la Papa. 47 p. DOI: 10.4160/cip.2023.12.007
spellingShingle deforestation
land-use change
mining
climate change
biodiversity conservation
food systems
Cruz, M.
Pradel, W.
Juarez, H.
Hualla, V.
Suarez, V.
Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers
title Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers
title_full Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers
title_fullStr Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers
title_full_unstemmed Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers
title_short Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers
title_sort deforestation dynamics in peru a comprehensive review of land use food systems and socio economic drivers
topic deforestation
land-use change
mining
climate change
biodiversity conservation
food systems
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135509
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