Land management science is shifting from a single-objective approach to a multi-objective framework in response to the challenges of climate change. Integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into land-use planning represents a strategic advancement to optimize carbon sequestration while protecting sensitive ecosystems such as wetlands and protective forests. Modern spatial models are developed to identify areas with high potential for carbon storage and biodiversity conservation within comprehensive planning frameworks. Contemporary land governance is no longer merely about land allocation but about optimizing the ecological and economic functions of land within a complex system. Planning therefore requires a balanced integration of infrastructure development and ecological factors to enhance the resilience of both urban and rural areas against extreme weather events such as floods and landslides.
In addition, multi-objective governance enables local authorities to balance economic development needs with environmental limits. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) tools are used to assess the impacts of land-use policies on system resilience. Through spatial data analysis, planners can develop land-use scenarios that minimize disaster risks and ensure food security. This represents a modern governance approach, shifting from resource exploitation toward conservation and sustainable development. Applying this perspective helps align environmental protection policies, economic development, and social welfare, thereby establishing a proactive and adaptive land governance framework that ensures community safety in the face of increasingly severe global environmental changes (Mendelsohn & Dinar, 2009).
Authors: Hao Phu Dong, Binh Thanh Nguyen*
References:
Mendelsohn, R., & Dinar, A. (2009). Land use and climate change interactions. Annu. Rev. Resour. Econ., 1(1), 309-332.
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