LAMASUS

#LAMASUS_EU researcher Franz Sinabell contributed to a report of Land schafft Leben Austria on 🌽food consumption, 🌽food security, 🌽price developments, 🌽sustainablility and more Read the report (in German) ➡ https://lnkd.in/eeQ_KeCX #sustainablefood #foodsecurity #foodconsumption

📢#LAMASUS_EU partner Raja Chakir and colleagues from INRAE presented their work on the effect of the French consolidation policy on the decline of hedgerows in the countryside. Land consolidation is a standard policy instrument to reduce the fragmentation of farmland by spatially redistributing land ownership. A concern is that this policy may affect biodiversity and sustainability. Using a staggered difference-in-difference setting to a longitudinal survey in Lower Normandy, France (1972-2010), Chakir and colleagues were able to demonstrate that introduction of this policy was responsible for 17% of hedgerow decline, challenging the narrative that the consolidation policy is a leading cause of hedgerow decline. Read more➡️https://lnkd.in/efrX5NvW #hedgerow #landconsolidation

📢 The #LAMASUS_EU coordination team shared the project´s key output with key stakeholders from the EU: DG Agri, DG ENV, DG CLIMA and Eurostats. The LAMASUS project is focusing on the contribution of the land use sector to 🌍 climate neutrality. The project will deliver evidence on land use and management 🌽 and the dynamics in the past decades in the EU. It will also improve the understanding of the role of policies in changes in land use and management, and their socio-economic and environmental impacts, by developing an integrated policy modeling framework 🔃 with full sectorial coverage from agriculture and forestry to the whole economy, accounting for all sustainability dimensions, at multiple scales (land use actors, country, EU level, global). The project will develop a novel governance model from policy formulation to implementation to monitoring, that is based on multiple stakeholder dialogues 👨🌾 from the European Commission level to local administrations. LAMASUS mapped land use and management intensity for crops, grasslands, forests, as well as attainable yields and soil content in carbon and nitrogen across the EU.  An important output so far is the interactive geodatabase: 🖱 https://lnkd.in/eYU78EDz To explore the map: select “Lamasus Land Use Management Geodatabase” in the drop menu. #landuse #agriculture #climate #geodatabase #policymodeling

#LAMASUS_EU wants to put a *spotlight* on #LAMASUS_WP_leaders . The Work Package leaders are instrumental to the project´s progress.   Meet Franz Sinabell, a senior economist from WIFO.   Franz is an expert in agricultural and food policy, environmental and resource economics and risk management. Within LAMASUS, Franz leads WP1 - Multilevel Stakeholder Dialogue and Innovative Governance Approaches. WP1 ensures the project activities can respond to stakeholder needs and will improve land-use and land use management policy governance at EU, national, and regional scales, by: 🌽 Identifying data and policy needs for land-use and land use management issues of agricultural and forestry policies related to climate change. 🌽Liaising with stakeholders to develop policy relevant forward-looking land-use and land use management policy scenarios. 🌽Reviewing land-use and land use management policy pathways. #landuse #stakeholderengagement #agriculture #policymaking #policypathways 

📢 #LAMASUS_EU is pleased to announce a special session at #ERSA2024 "The role of EU- and regional policy in sustainable land use management" 📅 August 26-30, 2024 🌍 Terceira Island, Azores or virtual This session will be dedicated to the exploration and discussion of advanced econometric models developed for assessing the impacts of agricultural and forestry policies on land use and land management. These models offer a nuanced understanding of how land supply, farm structure, and profitability are influenced at various scales – from local to regional – under different policy frameworks. During this session, the LAMASUS project will present models that provide guidance on land use management dynamics, drivers, and impacts, especially EU land-related policies – and close knowledge gaps in the economic and environmental impacts of associated farming/forestry practices. Sign up ➡ https://lnkd.in/d9aP5cVJ #landuse #landusemanagement #policymaking #agriculture

#LAMASUS_EU is excited to share key insights from the second Stakeholder Board Workshop that was held in March 2024! Simon Kay from DG CLIMA presented the challenges and complexities associated with EU land use policies in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation. His presentation covered anticipated changes in land use as the EU progresses towards climate neutrality, outlining the potential hurdles ahead. Simon provided an overview of the anticipated carbon sink for various sectors by 2040. He emphasized the interconnectedness of climate, biodiversity, and land use policies, highlighting the necessity of robust monitoring to understand their interdependencies. Furthermore, he introduced upcoming policy tools, such as the Climate Target Plan, LULUCF, Carbon Removal Certification Framework, and the proposal for a Monitoring Framework for resilient European forests. Again, there is a need for monitoring to check compliance with these targets. LAMASUS stakeholders raised concerns, including the heightened bureaucracy for farmers, and different policy objectives hampering clarity and flexibility. Questions were raised regarding why agroforestry is not counted towards carbon removal, the role of wood as a construction material, and the role of satellite monitoring systems to measure carbon potential.   Simon addressed these issues by highlighting the importance of agriculture in carbon sequestration and discussing potential policy approaches. He emphasized the need for balanced policies that consider both climate goals and nature conservation, while also acknowledging the importance of protecting individual farms and minimising bureaucratic burdens. Read the full summary of the Stakeholder Board workshop ➡ https://lnkd.in/eY-HjHud #landuse #policymaking #landusepolicies #agriculture #climatechange #carbonsequestration #natureconservation

📢 Last Chance to Register! 📢 Join us on 24th June at 2:00 PM for an AgEnRes workshop on innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of primary producers against energy price fluctuations. Secure farmer income, ensure food affordability, and address climate change goals. Who should attend? Researchers, consultants, advisors, agricultural equipment producers, and farmers involved in climate and energy-related agricultural issues at the EU or national level. 🗓️ Date: 24th June 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM CEST 📍 Location: Online Register now! https://lnkd.in/dXRa2JqC #AgEnRes #EnergyResilience #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #EUAgriPolicy #Workshop Wageningen Economic Research Wageningen University & Research Geonardo Environmental Technologies International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) INRAE Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie AgroApps PC E3-Modelling Energy-Economy-Environment SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) Università di Trento Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL BESTMAP Tools4CAP LAMASUS Smart Farming Technology Group - Agricultural University of Athens BEATLES project EU

#LAMASUS_EU wants to put a *spotlight* on #LAMASUS_early_career_researchers who work on the project.   Meet Anna Renhart, a researcher from WIFO.   Anna has a strong background in econometrics and first-hand experience in designing CAP policies due to previous work experience in the Austrian administration and the European Parliament. Within LAMASUS, she works on compiling a policy database and seeks insights into how the CAP affects marginal regions in Europe.    #landuse #econometrics #CAPpolicies #policymaking #earlycareerresearchers

📢 The #LAMASUS_EU Policy Advisory Board met today! Topics included: ⭐ Project´s achievements - Project scientific coordinator Tamás Krisztin from International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) discussed the key results during the past 6 months ⭐ Biodiversity modelling methods - Richard Cornford from International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) presented how biodiversity modelling methods assess land use management and its expected outcome ⭐ The AFOLU database - Zuelclady M.F. Araujo Gutierrez from International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) gave an overview of the consolidated AFOLU policy database, its methodology, and its uses. ⭐ CATS and regional payments data - Anna Renhart from WIFO gave an overview of the CATS and regional payments data and early findings ⭐ Upcoming work - Tamás Krisztin presented an outlook for upcoming and general discussions We thank all policy advisory board members for their valuable input and fruitful discussions! #landuse #climatechange #agriculture #policymaking

📢 #LAMASUS_EU has recorded a series of 📽 interviews with Dr. Marc Müller from Wageningen Economic Research, coordinator of the BrightSpace Horizon Europe Project. BrightSpace and LAMASUS have complementary goals 🔄 , overlapping stakeholder groups 👱♂️ 👩 and data needs 📊. For this reason, LAMASUS and BrightSpace have joined forces 🤲 . In this final video, Marc Müller talks about the development of a common baseline. https://lnkd.in/ekZmuriV #landuse #landusemanagement #climatechange #agriculture #baseline #scenarios