Europe-LAND just published our database of harmonized European land-use data last month! Since early 2024, project partners have been approaching national paying agencies and other relevant stakeholders to obtain IACS data from all European countries. The Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) of the EU keeps track of where and for what farmers apply for subsidies.
We were able to secure and harmonize data for 27 countries, with some countries’ data reaching back up to 20 years. The Europe-LAND database is the first one of its kind. It offers insight into how land-use has changed across Europe and will be a valuable base for our further research into how to influence land-use for a more sustainable future.
Access the database and a detailed documentation of the harmonization process on our Zenodo community: https://zenodo.org/communities/europeland/