The impact of climate change on land and agroecosystem degradation
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https://doi.org/10.33730/2310-4678.3.2024.314921Keywords:
soil erosion, biodiversity, agriculture, extreme weather events, climate change adaptation, water resources, soil conservation technologiesAbstract
The article examines the impact of climate change on the degradation of land and agroecosystems in Ukraine. Global warming is studied as one of the key factors affecting the ecological state of agricultural land and agroecosystems. It is analysed that changes in temperature, precipitation, and intensity, as well as an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events, lead to a decrease in crop productivity, changes in the species composition of plants and animals, soil degradation, and deterioration of water resources. Land degradation, in turn, exacerbates climate change, creating a feedback loop that leads to further environmental degradation. The main degradation processes that reduce land productivity and cause negative environmental and economic consequences are investigated. Ways to reduce the impact of these processes on soil fertility are presented. Particular attention is paid to the impact of climate change on land degradation in Ukraine, where intensive agricultural development and high ploughing of territories have led to significant environmental problems. The study shows that land degradation is both a cause and a consequence of climate change, creating a vicious circle where the deterioration of soil ecological conditions contributes to further increases in carbon emissions and biodiversity loss. To address these problems, it is proposed to implement comprehensive measures aimed at adapting agroecosystems to climate change. These include sustainable management of land and water resources, biodiversity conservation, implementation of soil conservation technologies and raising public awareness of environmental issues. Science-based measures and policies will help prevent further land degradation and support sustainable development.
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