LandShift took part in the European Agroforestry Federation (EURAF) meeting in Brussels, where our colleague Francesco Pancaldi represented both the Metabolic Institute and the LandShift project. The meeting brought together practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to explore how organic farming, agroecology and agroforestry can support the implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) across Europe.
Hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee, the event gathered a diverse group of scientific experts, government representatives and sector organisations committed to restoring degraded ecosystems and designing land-use systems that protect biodiversity and ecosystem services. With more than 80% of Europe’s ecosystems currently degraded, the NRR is a pivotal policy for ensuring healthier landscapes for future generations—particularly in agricultural regions where land-use decisions have an outsized impact.
Sharing LandShift’s Evidence-Based Approach
During the meeting, Francesco presented how LandShift is contributing to the transition towards nature-based land management through its work in five European regions. He highlighted:
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the use of fine-scale land-use data
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the deployment of nature-based solutions tailored to regional contexts
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the development of a community-led land-use governance model
This combination of scientific insights, ecological understanding and local engagement forms the backbone of LandShift’s approach to climate-resilient land management. By integrating regional knowledge with advanced data tools, the project supports more informed and equitable decision-making processes.
Connecting Policy, Research and Practice
Discussions at EURAF underscored the essential role of collaboration between EU-funded research and innovation projects and policymakers. Bridging the gap between scientific results and real-world implementation is central to ensuring that Europe’s land-use systems can adapt to climate pressures while supporting local communities and economies.
Events like EURAF play an important role in strengthening these connections, helping to translate research into actionable strategies that can be applied at scale. For LandShift, the meeting was a valuable opportunity to share emerging insights, exchange perspectives with leading experts, and contribute to the collective effort to promote data-driven, community-led and nature-based land-use solutions across the EU.
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