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The first part of a series that will recap the journey into landscape research from 2017 until today.

Porsche Consulting and LAND present the “Nature-Factory Manifesto” during the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

We are glad to announce the promotion of Claudio Bussei to the position of Project Director at LAND Italia.

What if private companies become “Factories of Nature”?

At the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, LAND and Porsche Consulting will unveil the groundbreaking "Nature-Factory Manifesto." This bold initiative envisions private companies transforming into “Factories of Nature,” embracing the role of resource producers rather than resource consumers. The event will take place at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère on January 22nd, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

Just a few months after the start of construction works, the opening of the first section on Viale Mattioli unveils the new face of Parco del Valentino. By removing asphalt, the park enhances its ecological productivity to provide citizens with visible and measurable sustainability benefits. Funded by National Recovery and Resilience Plan and part of a broader urban redevelopment project by the city administration, the regeneration of Turin's most beloved green space marks a significant step in the collaboration between the City of Turin and LAND for the transformation of the city and its territory.

Bringing Climate Justice to Life: How Storytelling and Nature-Based Solutions Inspire Action. LAND Research Lab Member Lorenzo Pirosa Co-Creates Comic with the international comic artist Deianira D’Antoni.

Our Land, our Future. From December 2nd to 13th, the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on the urgent issue of land degradation and drought. LAND participated in a high-level roundtable on sustainable urban transformation, alongside global leaders and members of the World Economic Forum Taskforce for Nature-Positive Cities.

The iconic park in the Ostiense district is the site of green Redevelopment initiatives in the areas adjacent to the Vatican and the Jubilee Basilicas, promoted by Società Giubileo 2025 S.p.A. as the implementing entity in preparation for the Holy Year. Through its regeneration, LAND aims to establish a new identity focused on social engagement and sharing, featuring educational and interactive activities, as well as multisensory pathways immersed in nature.

As cities across the globe struggle with population growth, climate challenges, and changing lifestyles, the way we design and develop urban spaces is under intense scrutiny.
How do we balance sustainability with affordability? What role does innovation play in shaping urban living? And where does nature fit into the urban equation?

In its first-ever attempt at the prestigious European Green Capital Award, Heilbronn, LAND assisted in its preparation, achieved an impressive second place, underscoring its commitment to sustainable urban transformation.

By Valentina Galiulo, Project Director, LAND Italia and LAND Research Lab GmbH

The pursuit of transformation using nature's instruments remains incomplete without aesthetic mediation. The collaboration between artists and landscape architects raises questions about a new culture of perception

A Year in Review from Nikolas Neubert, Chief Innovation Officer and Managing Director of LAND Research Lab.

A new Winter Hardiness Zone Map for European Plants

Switzerland has a unique opportunity to shape a decentralised, sustainable future in which open spaces, technologies and sustainable development are intertwined. But to turn this vision into reality, politics, planning and society must work together.

A guest article by Joris Van Wezemael, a Swiss-Belgian geographer, urbanist, and entrepreneur who is part of the LAND community.

We are proud to announce that LAND Italia has been awarded the title of "Campione della Crescita 2025" by the Istituto Tedesco Qualità e Finanza, in collaboration with Repubblica Affari Finanza.

With the motto “NATURE MEETS INNOVATION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE,” the Horizon Europe-funded project Med-IREN has officially kicked off in the Municipality of Egaleo, Greece, with LAND contributing over the next four years.

Developing an Alpine Solar Park: Toward the Promotion of an Energy-Productive Landscape

Andreas Kipar shares his insights on the essential role of nature in urban planning. Featured in Corriere Economia's special section, L'economia del futuro, the interview explores how urban regeneration today must be rooted in nature-based solutions.

LAND has endorsed the Montreal Call to Action on Cities, Climate Research, and Governance, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to science-based climate action. This declaration was launched at the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference, which took place in Quebec from September 10-12, co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat.