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Land recycling helps Europe to maintain its land resource

News Published 08 Dec 2016 Last modified 03 Aug 2017

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Photo: © Geertrui Louwagie

Land degradation and taking land for urban development threaten critical ecosystem services, including provision of food and water, climate regulation and recreation. A new report, by the European Environment Agency (EEA), shows how land recycling, such as reusing neglected sites and turning roads or parking lots to green spaces or residential areas, can have positive impacts on the environment and support Europe’s transition towards a circular and green economy.