The second half of the 20th century has been characterised by the rural abandonment in
several regions of the Mediterranean basin. The general collapse of traditional agriculture …

Poor quality and scarcity of water are some of the most relevant problems for policy-makers
and private sector, especially in the face of climate change. A systemic perspective is key to …

Rural landscapes around the world are increasingly transitioning towards multifunctional
land uses that mix traditional agricultural production with amenity consumption and …

The intensification of Mediterranean farming systems has adversely affected the
environment. As a result, climate change, soil and land degradation, and biodiversity loss …

The pollination ecology in agroecosystems tackles a landscape in which plants and
pollinators need to adjust, or be adjusted, to human intervention. A valid, widely applied …

The Iberian Peninsula is a regional context where interconnections between the ecological
and socio-cultural values of landscapes are especially tight and complex. In the Iberian …

Highlights•Land system dynamics from seven Mediterranean case studies are
discussed.•Despite the diversity of contexts captured, transversal patterns were found.•Data …

The existing cultivated land in the Mediterranean region faces great pressure from various
sources. A suitability evaluation of potential arable land is urgent for helping adaptation …

Globalization of food chains and scale increases in business models are dramatically
affecting rural areas in Europe, by a simplification of land use, new urban-rural relations and …

Analyzing the characteristics, interactions, and factors influencing cropland functions across
spatial scales is crucial for effective cropland management and decision-making. Using the …