Global biodiversity assessments need to consider mixed multifunctional land-use systems

Global scenario-based modelling efforts to support biodiversity policies typically consider agriculture only as a pressure factor. Current scenarios include the expansion of protected areas combined with higher agricultural productivity (as in land sparing) for reducing loss. We argue favour broader perspective on farming practices and, specifically, scenario studies mixed multifunctional systems, applicable land-sharing approaches. The increasing availability monitoring data and capacity opens up opportunities more comprehensive quantification intricate network relationships between management, ecosystem services thus, enables balanced evaluation benefits trade-offs sparing sharing their intermediates.