Publications by authors named "Nathanial Matthews"
The planetary boundaries framework defines the "safe operating space for humanity" represented by nine global processes that can destabilize the Earth System if perturbed. The water planetary boundary attempts to provide a global limit to anthropogenic water cycle modifications, but it has been challenging to translate and apply it to the regional and local scales at which water problems and management typically occur. We develop a cross-scale approach by which the water planetary boundary could guide sustainable water management and governance at subglobal contexts defined by physical features (e.
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- There is a debate on how to define sustainable intensification of agriculture (SIA) and this paper offers a framework for agricultural development that addresses environmental changes and aims to alleviate poverty and hunger.
- The authors propose a paradigm shift that integrates sustainable practices to meet increasing human demands while enhancing resilience and sustainability of the environment.
- The goal of this shift is to transform agriculture from being a major cause of global environmental change to a vital player in creating a sustainable future on Earth.