Dietary change

Urbanization

Globalization

Energy/Biofuel production

Need to preserve biodiversity and environment

‘Greening’ of upper catchments improves regulating and provisioning ecosystem services

57 countries

36.9 M ha of land

Carbon sequestration potential: 11 Mt C per year carbon potentially sequestered overall

TSBF ISFM Program well placed to lead in soil fertility management practices, agenda and approach are very much aligned

‘Rainfed’ focuses on mixed farming landscapes, including social and biophysical landscape, integrating soil and water management, and developing opportunities at larger scales

Opportunities and challenges:

Livelihoods and landscapes

Engage in scientific challenges related to ecosystems and agriculture