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We sit down with Clemens Jänicke to explore the transformative impact of IACS agricultural land use data on European sustainability and policy. We discuss how this unique dataset, collected annually from millions of EU farmers, offers unprecedented insights into land management, biodiversity, and climate action. Clemens shares his journey from geography student to leading expert, revealing the challenges and breakthroughs in harnessing field-level data for scientific research. We also spotlight the emerging IACS Community of Practice, connecting researchers and policymakers to drive innovation.

In this first episode, we sit down with the coordinator and head of Europe-LAND, Prof. Dr. Walter Leal. Together, we explore the background and inspiration behind the EU-funded project Europe-LAND. What motivated the idea of the project? What role do such projects play in shaping political decisions in Europe? And what kind of impact can they have on politics and other areas?