Climate Forest Turns Grassland into CO₂ Storage, Habitat, and Climate Cooler.
25% of the country's area is used for cheese production. If we produce 10% less, 1 billion m2 of land will be freed up to be used for something meaningful. The best option would be: Climate Forest. A forest that would be legally regulated differently so that it also functions as living space.
25% of the country's area is used for cheese production. If we produce 10% less, 1 billion m2 of land will be freed up to be used for something meaningful. The best option would be: Climate Forest. A forest that would be legally regulated differently so that it also functions as living space.
Problem
- A significant portion of agricultural land in Switzerland is used for milk and c…: A significant portion of agricultural land in Switzerland is used for milk and cheese production. A partial reduction of this use could free up large areas for alternative and sustainable purposes.
- Climate policy faces the challenge of whether to focus on reducing CO₂ emissions…: Climate policy faces the challenge of whether to focus on reducing CO₂ emissions or combating the consequences of climate change.
- Existing approaches in climate protection and spatial planning often do not simu…: Existing approaches in climate protection and spatial planning often do not simultaneously consider ecological, economic, and social interests.
- In climate policy, the reduction of CO2 emissions and the mitigation of the cons…: In climate policy, the reduction of CO2 emissions and the mitigation of the consequences of climate change are often played off against each other, but both are needed.
- In Switzerland, a large portion of the milk is produced in the mountainous regio…: In Switzerland, a large portion of the milk is produced in the mountainous region. Which crops could be grown at 1000 m above sea level for human nutrition?
Solution
- A new forest law should enable the conversion of grassland into 'climate forests…: A new forest law should enable the conversion of grassland into 'climate forests' to store CO₂ and cool the surroundings.
- Climate forests should be legally designed so that they can also be used as mode…: Climate forests should be legally designed so that they can also be used as moderate living spaces.
- Commercial and non-commercial interests should be equally considered to ensure a…: Commercial and non-commercial interests should be equally considered to ensure a sustainable usage concept for climate forests.
- Landowners who provide areas for climate forests should be supported through a f…: Landowners who provide areas for climate forests should be supported through a fair compensation model.
Benefit
- Climate forests make a dual contribution to the climate crisis by both binding C…: Climate forests make a dual contribution to the climate crisis by both binding CO₂ and reducing the effects of heat.
- Climate forests can serve as a natural and cost-effective alternative to artific…: Climate forests can serve as a natural and cost-effective alternative to artificial cooling (e.g., air conditioning).
- Climate forests offer a sustainable solution that is ecologically and economical…: Climate forests offer a sustainable solution that is ecologically and economically sensible in the long term.
- The multifunctional use of the areas creates benefits for the environment, housi…: The multifunctional use of the areas creates benefits for the environment, housing, and citizens.