A bibliometric review of 585 Scopus documents found rapid growth in research connecting urbanization, land degradation and agricultural sustainability after the SDGs, but also substantial fragmentation and geographic concentration.
Key findings
- Publication increased sharply in the SDG era. Major clusters included land-use change, urban sprawl and agricultural degradation, while cross-disciplinary integration remained fragmented. Output was concentrated in countries such as China and the United States, with relatively few integrated governance studies.
Why this matters globally
The map can help researchers and funders identify duplication, blind spots and opportunities to connect urban planning, soil management and food systems.
Thai researcher contribution
Chulalongkorn University researchers contributed to the global evidence synthesis and its environmental-policy framing.
Limitations to consider
Results depend on Scopus coverage and metadata and may omit non-indexed or non-English work. Counts and citation networks reflect scholarly activity, not study quality or causal outcomes.
Verify the original sources
Land Degradation and DevelopmentRead the original article↗DOI: 10.1002/ldr.70772