What is still at stake in the Gran Chaco?

This study explores land-system futures for the Gran Chaco, a deforestation hotspot with significant biological and cultural diversity. Despite widespread deforestation similar to other dry forests globally, Chaco retains high social-ecological value at risk from agricultural expansion. The authors stress the urgent need for sustainability planning to preserve the well-being of people and nature, detailing how the impacts of land-use scenarios vary by area, expansion rates and policy frameworks.