Project Grant 2401273

This $1,599,825 project grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation's Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to the University of California, Santa Barbara. The award aims to advance scientific theories and models of land use forecasting by integrating diverse, multi-scale data into dynamic prediction models to inform sustainable land use plans and prevent biodiversity and ecosystem service loss. The research will co-design decision support tools with scientists and policymakers in Colombia to facilitate on-the-ground action and improve decision-making capacity around balancing conservation, agriculture, and energy land uses. Subawards totaling $97,440 were provided to Arizona State University and Conservation International Foundation to support the project's survey and decision support tool development activities. This engaged research approach seeks to advance translational outcomes that can directly inform policy and land management decisions.