Gap description:
1 - The water-saving potential of silvoarable agroforestry systems (SAFs) through improved water-use efficiency is still poorly documented, despite its growing importance in the face of climate change
2 - However, NbS research prioritising economic and social development, human health, food security, and water security, remains limited.
3 - Current research focuses heavily on NbS that benefit people, often overlooking the broader environmental benefits. While a trend towards using NbS for extreme weather events is evident, other critical areas like irrigation, groundwater management, food security, and water sanitation (WASH) need more attention.
Year:
Citation:
1 - De Clerck, C., Andrianarisoa, K.S., Lassois, L., Choma, C., 2025. Silvoarable Agroforestry Systems as Promising Practices for Improving Soil Biological Health: Recent Advances and Future Challenges in Western European Region. Soil Use Manag. 41, e70104.
2 - Dunlop, T., Khojasteh, D., Cohen-Shacham, E. et al. The evolution and future of research on Nature-based Solutions to address societal challenges. Commun Earth Environ 5, 132 (2024).
3 - Loghmani-Khouzani, T., Dany, V., Seifert, N., Madani, K., & Guenther, E. (2024). Can citizen science in water-related nature-based solutions deliver transformative participation in agri-food systems? A review. Agricultural Systems, 220, 104052.
Sources:
Source type:
- Scientific Literature
Societal challenges:
- Climate Resilience
- Water Management
- Food Security
- Natural and Climate Hazards
- Health, Well-being and Air Quality