Conclusions

This report has discussed the negative and positive drivers of forest change in the GMS, a region that is dynamic and rapidly changing. Population growth, high rural populations in most GMS countries and at the same time urbanization, significant socio-economic progress and shifts towards more diversified market-based economies are common characteristics of all the GMS countries. The divergent economic, cultural, social and historical values pose variable degrees of threat to the environment and particularly forests.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Zero Hunger

Life on Land

Responsible Consumption and Production