Environmental Challenges and Safeguard Needs

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Environmental Challenges and Safeguard Needs Dr. Wu Ning Theme Leader, Ecosystem Services

Drivers of Mountain Changes Any specific environmental, social, or economic change is driven by a network of interactions.

Influence of Drivers of Change

Challenges and Opportunities Land use and land cover change (infrastructure, urban) Overexploitation of natural resources (e.g. overgrazing, agricultural intensification, water, mining) Climate change and weather extremes (flood, drought, mountain hazards) Opportunities Improved governance system, institutions and policies; Green and innovative technology implementation; Increased investment in environmental protection due to economic growth; Better social services (education, health care); and Enhanced human’s capacity and awareness.