Closing Plenary: Bending the Curve for Landscapes of the Future

A growing number of experiences, lessons and possibilities lay the foundation for more sustainable management of landscapes, but progress remains slow. What more is needed to balance divergent resource demands and enhance the stewardship of natural ecosystems? How can the traditions and knowledge of indigenous peoples and local communities help to restore pathways for sustainability and hope for the future? How can human society, settlements and a new generation employ the power of nature to sustain both people and ecosystems? This panel will include leaders from diverse walks of life, who grasp the need for a new approach to reconciliation for sustainability and who can propose ways to turn proven solutions into societal change.