Environmental degradation in the South Caucasus, including soil erosion, deforestation, and unplanned urbanization, poses significant threats to food security and public health, hindering socio-economic development in the region.
Environmental degradation is hindering socio-economic development across the South Caucasus , according to published research conducted by regional experts. While the three South Caucasus states — Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia — have adequate legislative frameworks to address environmental challenges, they lack comprehensive planning mechanisms to promote sustainable growth.
Deforestation is a naturally occurring phenomenon in the South Caucasus that is significantly exacerbated by human activity, including land clearance for agricultural purposes. The authors add that the “irregular and rapacious exploitation of the forests was followed by the activation of the geodynamic processes in many regions,” accelerating degradation. The dwindling number of trees, correspondingly, has worsened wind-caused soil erosion.
South Caucasus Food Security Public Health Soil Erosion Deforestation Urbanization Sustainable Development Land Management Conservation
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