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There is an ongoing debate on what constitutes sustainable intensification of agriculture (SIA). In this paper, we propose that a paradigm for sustainable intensification can be defined and translated into an operational framework for agricultural development. We argue that this paradigm must now...


Rockström, JohanWilliams, J.Daily, G.Noble, A.D.Matthews, NathanielGordon, L.Wetterstrand, H.DeClerck, Fabrice A.J.Shah, M.Steduto, P.Fraiture, Charlotte deHatibu, N.Unver, O.Bird, JeremySibanda, Lindiwe MajeleSmith, J.[Sustainable intensification of agriculture for human prosperity and global sustainability]Sustainable intensification of agriculture for human prosperity and global sustainability

In countries with transitional economies such as those found in South Asia, large-scale irrigation systems (LSIS) with a history of public ownership account for about 115 million ha (Mha) or approximately 45% of their total area under irrigation. In terms of the global area of irrigation (320 Mha...


Lankford, B.A.Makin, Ian W.Matthews, NathanielMcCornick, Peter G.Noble, A.D.Shah, Tushaar[A compact to revitalise large-scale irrigation systems using a leadership-partnership-ownership 'Theory of Change']A compact to revitalise large-scale irrigation systems using a leadership-partnership-ownership 'Theory of Change'

Freshwater ecosystems are central to the global water cycle, in local generation of freshwater flows, and the healthy functioning and resilience of other ecosystems. Freshwater security depends on healthy ecosystems. Current human threats to freshwater ecosystems include rapid infrastructure deve...


Matthews, Nathaniel[People and Fresh Water Ecosystems: Pressures, Responses and Resilience]People and Fresh Water Ecosystems: Pressures, Responses and Resilience

After a hiatus through the 1990s and the early part of this century, rising energy demand, new private sector financing options and countries pursuing food security, modernization and economic growth have spurred a new era of large dam development. Currently an estimated 3700 dams are planned or ...


Matthews, NathanielMcCartney, Matthew P.[Opportunities for building resilience and lessons for navigating risks: dams and the water energy food nexus]Opportunities for building resilience and lessons for navigating risks: dams and the water energy food nexus

Sustainable Development Goals offer an opportunity to improve human well-being while conserving natural resources. Ecosystem services highlight human well-being benefits ecosystems, including agricultural ecosystems, provides. Whereas agricultural systems produce the majority of our food, they dr...


DeClerck, Fabrice A.J.Jones, S.K.Attwood, S.Bossio, Deborah A.Girvetz, Evan H.Chaplin-Kramer, B.Enfors, E.Fremier, Alexander K.Gordon, L.J.Kizito, FredNoriega, I.L.Matthews, NathanielMcCartney, Matthew P.Meacham, M.Noble, A.D.Quintero, MarcelaRemans, S.Soppe, R.Willemen, L.Wood, S.L.R.Zhang, W.[Agricultural ecosystems and their services: the vanguard of sustainability?]Agricultural ecosystems and their services: the vanguard of sustainability?
DeClerck, Fabrice A.J.Jones, S.K.Attwood, S.Bossio, Deborah A.Girvetz, Evan H.Chaplin-Kramer, B.Enfors, E.Fremier, Alexander K.Gordon, LJKizito, FredLópez Noriega, IsabelMatthews, NathanielMcCartney, Matthew P.Meacham, M.Noble, A.D.Quintero, MarcelaRemans, RoselineSoppe, RichardWillemen, L.Wood, SLRZhang, W.[Agricultural ecosystems and their services: the vanguard of sustainability?]Agricultural ecosystems and their services: the vanguard of sustainability?

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