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Agroforestry: A Pathway to Attain Sustainable Development Goals

Agroforestry and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are fundamental strategies for promoting sustainability and advancing the United Nations' global development agenda across various production landscapes worldwide. Despite their critical importance, these strategies have traditionally been examined independently. However, this study highlights the potential alignment between agroforestry (AGF) and multiple SDGs, emphasizing the need to prioritize AGF implementation alongside robust policy support to maximize its benefits. By offering a comprehensive understanding of synergistic approaches to selecting agroforestry practices, the study demonstrates how an integrated approach can effectively deliver diverse ecosystem services while aligning with the majority of SDG priorities. The assessment conducted in this study reveals that, especially in the current climate change context, agroforestry can directly contribute to key SDGs such as poverty reduction (SDG-1), promotion of food security (SDG-2), sustainable urban development (SDG-11), climate action (SDG-13), and biodiversity conservation (SDG-15). Moreover, the indirect benefits of agroforestry extend to supporting other SDGs by enhancing women's empowerment, improving health and education outcomes, and facilitating universal access to clean water and energy across society.