Sustainability Interventions on Agro-Ecosystems: An Experience from Yunnan Province, China

Increasing agricultural production, without having a pronounced negative impact on ecosystems, continues to be massive challenge. Interventions in sustainability that improve agro-ecosystems are thus crucial. Current literature focuses concepts, assessment tools, and intervention impacts, yet lacks mechanisms implementation processes. Therefore, this study aims present an framework helps transform concepts into actions. We first create the using systematic approach, then analyze mechanism. Next, we formulate agro-ecological index (AESI) its sub-indices assess results of interventions. find that, by integrating interventions, can reverse trend from deterioration recovery improvement; however, with spatial difference. highlight process for successful comprises (1) utilizing integrated portfolio, (2) acting long-term perspective, (3) adaptive implementation, (4) strengthening local institutions. suggest closely monitoring diversifying farmers’ income sources, enhancing capacity building young generations. Additionally, conducting multidisciplinary research government hedge against future risks. Our Yunnan’s experience provides useful lesson other policymakers researchers achieve Sustainable Development Goals.