Presents the updated LAFO model (version 2.0), including methodological improvements and updated estimates of the land footprint of EU consumption.
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The publications below present the methodology and results of the Land Footprint (LAFO) model developed by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). They provide harmonised estimates of the land footprint of EU consumption, supporting the assessment of land use embodied in domestic production and international trade and contributing to evidence-based policymaking for sustainable resource use.
Introduces the first version of the LAFO model and presents the methodology and results for estimating the land footprint of EU consumption.
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| Originally Published | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Knowledge service | Metadata | European Platform Life Cycle Assessment (EPLCA) |
