More than a view: planning landscapes for a changing climate

Can a hedgerow help us adapt to drought? And why should someone living in the heart of a city care about what happens in fields and meadows?

In this short documentary featuring Dr Žiga Malek, we explore how to plan landscapes that are better prepared for climate change. Trees, hedgerows, terraces and flowering meadows take centre stage, along with their significance for food production, water, soil and our quality of life.

Yet a solution that works well in one location may not be right for another. How can we determine where different measures are most suitable, and how can we balance benefits for nature with farmers’ needs? The conversation takes us from research on European landscapes to practical decisions about the places we live in.

Watch the documentary and discover what we can preserve and what we may need to change in our landscapes to better prepare for the future.