Workshop on UK Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and People
On the 9th -10th April 2024, 40 stakeholders from the land use sector gathered in Manchester for a workshop organised by the UK Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and People (LUNZ) Hub. The workshop was convened under the LUNZ Hub Net Zero Futures Platform work package, which aims to develop a common land use scenario framework for the UK that is shared and accepted across the 4 nations; and co-design pathways on how to transform land use for net zero, nature and people for each of the 4 nations of the UK.
This initial workshop aimed to gain consensus on the scope and main components and principles of a common scenario framework, considering the different perspectives and aspirations of the devolved nations and the UK. It also aimed to gain consensus on the desired environmental, societal and economic outcomes of the pathways in relation to net zero, nature and people.
Participants identifying on-the-ground actions that have tangible impacts on land use for net zero, based on the perspectives of other stakeholders (e.g. consumers, retailers, food chain, local communities and visitors). Photo by Rob Fraser
The workshop included sessions to define land use targets for net zero, nature and people in 2050, identify actions to achieve these targets, identify important drivers of land use change, and prioritise drivers and actions of land use change. There were also interactive sessions on building different pathways, discussions on potential commonality between nation-specific pathways, and presentations on modelling country pathways.
The outputs from the workshop will be used to facilitate more in-depth pathway co-development in future workshops with country teams, which will then be modelled. This will be part of an iterative process, where the team will continuously work with stakeholders to explore, strengthen and finalise the pathways.
Stakeholders from the land use sector gathered for the Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and People workshop. Photo by Rob Fraser
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Professor Paula Harrison
Net Zero Futures Platform
Star Molteno
Net Zero Futures Platform