Land Take in Europe - In Pursuit of Net Zero
Während die EU das Ziel eines „No Net Land Take“ bis 2050 verfolgt und Deutschland weiterhin mit der Reduzierung des Flächenverbrauchs ringt, untersucht diese internationale Arbeitsgruppe Strategien, Herausforderungen und Erfolgsfaktoren für eine nachhaltigere Flächenentwicklung in Europa.
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When no net land take meets the landowners
On July 3, 2026, as part of the World Congress of Planning Schools in Helsinki, a panel discussion titled “Land Policy to Reduce Land Consumption in Europe: On the Path to Net Zero” took place. The event was organized by Peter Lacoere (HO GENT) and Thomas Hartmann (TU Dortmund). The roundtable was an initiative of the international ARL working group “Land Take in Europe – In Pursuit of Net Zero.” The aim was to discuss key planning policy guidelines for reducing land take—in an international context.
When no net land take meets the landowners
On July 3, 2026, as part of the World Congress of Planning Schools in Helsinki, a panel discussion titled “Land Policy to Reduce Land Consumption in Europe: On the Path to Net Zero” took place. The event was organized by Peter Lacoere (HO GENT) and Thomas Hartmann (TU Dortmund). The roundtable was an initiative of the international ARL working group “Land Take in Europe – In Pursuit of Net Zero.” The aim was to discuss key planning policy guidelines for reducing land take—in an international context.
Reducing Land Take in Europe: Key Observations and Blind Spots from 14 countries
Despite No Net Land Take being a European policy objective, its implementation across countries remains largely in its infancy. Each country relies on different land policy strategies to pursue the goal of reducing land consumption. To better understand these implementation challenges, enable mutual learning, and facilitate structured reflection, the international working group on NNLT convened its first in person meeting in Ghent, Belgium.
Reducing Land Take in Europe: Key Observations and Blind Spots from 14 countries
Despite No Net Land Take being a European policy objective, its implementation across countries remains largely in its infancy. Each country relies on different land policy strategies to pursue the goal of reducing land consumption. To better understand these implementation challenges, enable mutual learning, and facilitate structured reflection, the international working group on NNLT convened its first in person meeting in Ghent, Belgium.
„Land owners paradise?“
What strategies for reducing land use are appropriate in European countries? How can we learn from one another, and what fundamental issues are becoming apparent?
The international working group Land Take in Europe - In Pursuit of Net Zero met for its first live workshop at HOGENT University in Ghent (Belgium). The event was hosted by Dr. Ir. Peter Lacoere, who, together with Prof. Thomas Hartmann (co-chair of the working group), led the group through intensive discussions on the land-use target of Net Zero. Participants from 11 countries discussed country-specific approaches to reducing land use in plenary sessions and workshops. In particular, the obstacles to ambitious strategies were discussed, but participants also learned from best practices and made extensive use of the opportunity for collaboration.
