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  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Global Environmental Change

Background:

  • Land System Science is crucial for understanding global environmental change.
  • Land systems are often viewed as drivers or consequences of environmental shifts.
  • Recent research highlights land systems' role in sustainable development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of recent advances in Land System Science.
  • To set the research agenda for the Land System Science community.
  • To explore land systems' potential for adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of 14 articles from diverse scientific disciplines.
  • Analysis of different perspectives on land systems and their dynamics.
  • Identification of under-researched topics and scientific frontiers.

Main Results:

  • Land systems are integral to both causing and addressing global environmental change.
  • Land systems offer viable solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
  • The special issue synthesizes current knowledge and identifies future research directions.

Conclusions:

  • Land System Science is essential for achieving a sustainable future Earth.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches are key to advancing Land System Science.
  • Further research is needed to fully leverage land systems for global sustainability.