Call for Papers: Special Issue on Ecosystem-based Spatial Planning

In the summer of 2024, Denmark entered into a green tripartite agreement with the aim of reducing agricultural CO2 emissions and agricultural pressure on the environment and restoring nature (Government, 2024). The agreement sets out the largest reform of the Danish landscape since the Land Reforms 200 years ago, and geographic data and analysis tools are key tools in the concrete implementation of the reform. This is also reflected in Geoforum's strategy, where geodata as a cornerstone for a sustainable future is one of three key policy priorities. At the same time, there is also an increased focus internationally on ecosystem-based environmental management. Therefore, this edition of Geoforum Perspektiv focuses on how geodata and geographic 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 spatial planning in connection with the upcoming reform of the Danish landscape or by incorporating examples from international projects. The articles may address themes such as management and quality improvement of geodata, GIS analyses and/or spatial tools that can guide decision-making as part of more holistic spatial planning processes that support the development towards sustainable agricultural and energy production and strengthen 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 be able to handle some of the challenges mentioned in the recent Danish green tripartite agreement.