Environmental degradation is hindering socio-economic development across the South Caucasus, according to published research conducted by regional experts. While the three South Caucasus states — Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia — have adequate legislative frameworks to address environmental challenges, they lack comprehensive planning mechanisms to promote sustainable growth. The findings, contained in an academic work titled Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability in Asia, have broad implications for public health and food security in the region. The three issues identified by the resea…