In order to make a transition to sustainability in the region, it has become ever more
important to understand the dynamics of land-use changes and their future evolution, and
to assess their impacts on the ecosystem.
1.2. Land-use models and decision-making
Understanding the dynamics of land-use changes is critical in the context of
sustainability. However, it is not by itself a means to achieve sustainability. To make
progress towards sustainability also requires understanding the means of creating or
influencing these changes through effective policies and through making informed and
sustainable choices.