Geospatial Commission suggests forming a new taskforce for land management.

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  <li>A new report from the Geospatial Commission advocates for the creation of a Land Use Analysis Taskforce</li>
  <li>The proposed taskforce would integrate advanced data and scientific knowledge to enhance land use decision-making</li>
  <li>This report outlines how data integration, science, and innovation can optimize land utilization in the UK</li>
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<p>According to a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/finding-common-ground-integrating-data-science-and-innovation-for-better-use-of-land" class="govuk-link">recent report from the Geospatial Commission</a>, a Land Use Analysis Taskforce should be formed to guide land usage decisions within the UK.</p>

<p>Released today (Tuesday 23 May), the report suggests that government land use policies should be bolstered by a dedicated taskforce alongside pioneering data analysis.</p>

<p>The new taskforce would evaluate how to balance competing demands for land to fulfill national priorities related to infrastructure, housing, agriculture, and environmental concerns while considering the UK's available land.</p>

<p>Optimizing land use is essential for the UK’s goals of fostering economic growth and ensuring equal opportunities across the nation, all while accommodating a rising population. The report details how improved data can facilitate land-use decisions that promote growth, protect the environment, adapt to climate change, and strive for net-zero emissions.</p>

<p>Viscount Camrose, Minister for AI and Intellectual Property at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, stated:</p>

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  <p class="last-child">Land is essential to our existence – it produces our food, supports ecosystems vital for clean air and fresh water, and provides living and working spaces. As we confront various economic and environmental challenges, making informed choices is critical for utilizing our land effectively.</p>
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  <p class="last-child">We must leverage advancements in data science and modeling technologies to unify data from diverse sources and present it in an accessible manner to enhance land use decisions.</p>
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<p>Addressing land use pressures as a comprehensive national issue, the Geospatial Commission launched the National Land Data Programme (NLDP), which investigates key land use challenges and illustrates how innovative data analysis can facilitate improved land use decision-making. This report presents suggestions on enhancing the UK's data capabilities for more informed land use, incorporating a deeper understanding of both urban and rural needs.</p>

<p>The report includes four main recommendations:</p>

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  <li>Create a Land Use Analysis Taskforce to combine advanced data and scientific expertise to evaluate competing land use pressures, ensuring alignment with national priorities within the UK's land resources</li>
  <li>Promote market innovations that improve visualization and implementation of enhanced land use decisions</li>
  <li>Reinforce connections between land use policy design, academic research, and industry practices</li>
  <li>Establish standardized methods for classifying key land use data to enhance data linkage about land</li>
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<p>The report emphasizes that land use inherently presents spatial challenges. Certain areas may not accommodate multiple uses. However, there are considerable prospects for multifunctional land use (such as rooftop solar panels). Opportunities are discussed across six sectors: energy, housing, biodiversity, food, water, and transportation.</p>

<p>The recommendations stem from insights gathered from academic and industry specialists and findings from NLDP’s regional pilot programs in Devon, Cambridgeshire, Newcastle, and Northern Ireland. These pilots investigated how data analysis and modeling could aid local decision-making in various ways, including developing prototype decision support tools, employing AI techniques to simulate local land use changes, and merging disparate datasets to uncover new insights.</p>

<p>For further information about the program and for inquiries, please reach out to us at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mailto:geospatialcommission@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" class="govuk-link">geospatialcommission@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a>.</p>
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