A Study on the Synergistic Models of Ecological Conservation and Sustainable Development of Food Supply Chains
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tives rather than competing priorities. Yet, research remains fragmented across disciplines (supply chain management, conservation science,
land-use policy, and sustainability accounting), and actionable "synergy models" are often discussed without a consolidated typology or im
plementation pathway. This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) of peer-reviewed research from 20102025 and integrates
evidence from authoritative global frameworks and datasets to develop (i) a typology of synergistic models linking conservation outcomes and
FSC sustainability performance, (ii) a set of enabling mechanisms (governance, traceability, incentives, and metrics), and (iii) an integrative
framework aligning supply-chain decisions with nature and climate boundaries. The synthesis identifies five recurring synergistic models: (1)
deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) sourcing, (2) regenerative landscape and jurisdictional approaches, (3) circular and low-loss value
networks, (4) nature-inclusive governance and disclosure, and (5) biodiversity-smart logistics and network design. We propose a measurable
pathway connecting "farm-to-landscape-to-market" interventions with operational decisions and finance, guided by emerging nature-risk
frameworks (e.g., TNFD LEAP) and evolving regulation (e.g., EU Deforestation Regulation timelines). Findings offer a structured research
agenda and a practical blueprint for firms and policymakers to co-produce conservation and sustainability outcomes.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/frim.v4i4.9067
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