In our community 02 Feb 2021 Landscapes as Carbon Sinks is one of eight Deep Demonstrations launched by EIT Climate-KIC, which together offer examples of the ambitious, “1.5°C-consistent systems transitions” called for by the IPCC reports, climate scientists, activists and European policymakers. We interviewed Daniel Zimmer, EIT Climate-KIC’s Director of Sustainable Land Use, about how the Deep Demonstration is using a systems approach to reduce emissions from land use, increase resilience to climate change and foster the sustainable use of natural resources.
With massive protests worldwide, citizens are calling for climate action and systemic change. Working within the Landscapes as Carbon Sinks Deep Demonstration, do you find there’s political will for climate action as it concerns land use?