European Land Use Talks is a podcast series initiated by the Horizon Europe project Europe-LAND, and is dedicated to land use research and related topics, featuring key project outputs and complementary research.
In periodic episodes the series will dive into various topics related to land use, climate change and biodiversity conservation in Europe.
Hosted by the coordination office of the project, HAW Hamburg, the podcast invites guests from the project consortium and beyond to broaden the discussion on sustainable land use practices.
To find out more about the Europe-LAND project, visit the website at https://europe-land.eu/
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EC-CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Together with his team at Universidade de Coimbra's Centre for Functional Ecology - Science for People & the Planet, Miguel is responsible for one of our eight project case studies: the Castro Verde Biosphere Reserve in southern Portugal. Listen now to hear about how this remarkable agricultural landscape is being impacted by climate change and how Europe-LAND is working to amplify the voices of regional stakeholders!
7 May 2026
Episode 4 - The Capabilities of the Europe-LAND Toolbox
Nicos Theodosiou joined us to discuss the power of the Europe-LAND Toolbox, a web-based GIS platform that serves as the key deliverable for Europe-LAND. Designed to support evidence-based decision-making, the Toolbox links spatial data to climate and biodiversity considerations. Whether you’re a researcher, planner, policymaker, or land user, this platform will empower you to better understand how land-use decisions, from the past and present, can shape future landscapes.
Nicos shares the unique features of the Toolbox, built with the needs of real-world users in mind and continues to evolve through ongoing feedback from across Europe and still building!
6 Apr 2026
Episode 3 - Policy to Practice, Regulatory Instruments in the EU
We talk with Joanna Ejdys to learn more about regulatory instruments impacting land-use in the EU. We unpack how different policy instruments work together to address some of today’s biggest challenges: climate change and biodiversity loss. Ejdys explains why no single policy is enough, and how combining regulation, financial incentives, and stakeholder engagement is key to creating sustainable land-use systems.
The episode also explores real-world examples from across EU member states, highlighting what works, what doesn’t, and why public participation and cross-sector collaboration are often overlooked but crucial pieces of the puzzle.
14 Oct 2025
Episode 2 - Understanding the Power of IACS Data
We sit down with Clemens Jänicke to explore the transformative impact of IACS agricultural land use data on European sustainability and policy. We discuss how this unique dataset, collected annually from millions of EU farmers, offers unprecedented insights into land management, biodiversity, and climate action. Clemens shares his journey from geography student to leading expert, revealing the challenges and breakthroughs in harnessing field-level data for scientific research. We also spotlight the emerging IACS Community of Practice, connecting researchers and policymakers to drive innovation.
7 Mar 2025
Episode 1 - The Vision Behind Europe-LAND
In this first episode, we sit down with the coordinator and head of Europe-LAND, Prof. Dr. Walter Leal. Together, we explore the background and inspiration behind the EU-funded project Europe-LAND. What motivated the idea of the project? What role do such projects play in shaping political decisions in Europe? And what kind of impact can they have on politics and other areas?
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