Advancing Land Repurposing Science

Land Repurposing State of the Science Workshop 2: April 20, 2026

This workshop will focus on exploring the drivers and uncertainties of the landscape transition and advancing land repurposing research and practice. Through panel discussions, oral presentations, and poster presentations, it will emphasize:

• Cultivating a shared understanding of land repurposing 

• Highlighting current and active research alongside implementation experience

More details will be added soon to the 2026 Workshop webpage!

Land Repurposing Research Roundup

As land repurposing continues to gain momentum in both practice and research, Environmental Defense Fund and our partners aim to keep the research community connected and informed through the Land Repurposing Research Roundup, a quarterly speaker series. Our goal is to showcase the latest science, tools, and strategies shaping land repurposing efforts, emphasizing climate resilience, water sustainability, equity, and multi-benefit outcomes. We invite researchers to share both finalized and preliminary findings, highlight new studies, and spotlight emerging work from researchers and students. By fostering collaboration and grounding research in real-world applications, we hope to strengthen the knowledge base that supports thoughtful, effective land repurposing

Each session:

• Highlights emerging research, data, and tools

• Creates space for interdisciplinary dialogue

• Addresses land repurposing opportunities, challenges, and implementation