Geoforum Perspektiv

In the summer of 2024, Denmark reached a green tripartite agreement with the aim of reducing agricultural carbon emissions and pressures on the environment and restoring nature (The Danish Government, 2024). Geodata and spatial tools play key roles in the concrete implementation of the agreement which is the largest reform of the Danish landscape since the Danish agricultural reforms 200 years ago. The importance of geodata is reflected in the strategy set out by Geoforum where utilising geodata as a cornerstone for a sustainable future is one of three key policy priorities. Furthermore, there is an increased focus internationally on ecosystem-based environmental management. Therefore, this edition of Perspektiv focuses on how geodata and spatial analyses can support the implementation of the reform and strengthen ecosystem-based spatial planning.

We invite contributions on how GIS-analyses and geodata can support sustainable physical planning in connection with the upcoming reform of the Danish landscape or by including examples from international projects. Contributions might address themes such as geodata management and quality improvement, GIS analyses, and/or spatial tools that can guide decision-making as part of more holistic physical planning processes supporting the development of sustainable agriculture and/or energy production while strengthening the protection and restoration of nature and ecosystems. We welcome both Danish and international contributions on the topic but recommend reflecting on insights of relevance to address some of the challenges mentioned in the recent Danish Green Tripartite Agreement.