Programme title: Land evaluation system for agricultural use in view of the climate crisis Funding Source: Green Fund Coordinator of the project: Benaki Phytopathological Institute Funding amount: 100% Start Date: 1/12/2023 End Date: 31/5/2025 Duration: 2 years and 5 months The project with the acronym "LandEval" is being implemented with the Benaki Phytopathological Institute (BPI) as the coordinator and is funded 100% by the Green Fund, within the framework of the financial program “Natural Environment & Innovative Actions 2022”, Priority Axis 3: "Research and Application". The LandEval project is designed to contribute to the protection of the country’s agricultural production and its timely adaptation to climate change by supporting decision-making in planning adaptation actions and potentially restructuring Greek agriculture with a horizon toward 2050. The project will develop a unique web-based GIS application that will provide information about the crops that could be cultivated sustainably in various regions of the country under different climate scenarios by 2050. The project's results are expected to serve as a significant decision-making tool for authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of farms, the protection of farmers' income, and the country’s food security. Functionalities of the LandEval GIS platform: A. Search by Region of Interest • Users will be able to search a map for a specific region of interest and receive information about the suitability of the crops currently cultivated in relation to the prevailing soil and climatic conditions. • Predictive maps of climatic conditions up to 2050 will be displayed, along with the corresponding crops that are better adapted to the new climatic conditions. B. Search by Crop Type • Users will be able to search by crop type. By entering the crop of interest, they can view areas across the country where the crop currently thrives or could thrive under the climatic models projected up to 2050. Functionalities common to both options: 1. Risk Assessment for Non-Parasitic Diseases: The application will estimate the risk of non-parasitic diseases (dependent on environmental conditions) that could threaten production. 2. Data visualization and export: Information will be provided visually through suitability maps with color-coded scales and will also be available as downloadable files for printing. The LandEval project aims to provide valuable insights and tools to ensure agricultural sustainability, enhance farmer resilience, and maintain food security under changing climatic conditions. Website: https://www.landeval.gr/index.php Participants: Agricultural University of Athens National Observatory of Athens Project Manager BPI: Dr Maria Doula