Austria: National Soil Strategy for reduction of land consumption and soil sealing

Austria's National Soil Strategy, adopted on February 29, 2024, by all federal states, aims to substantially reduce land consumption and soil sealing by 2030. This strategy addresses the loss of valuable green spaces and soil functions due to high land use and progressive sealing. It includes measures to prevent urban sprawl and promote efficient internal development.

Record

• Jurisdiction Austria
• Category Planning, Land Use and Permitting
• Legal stage adopted
• Binding status binding_national_law
• Effective date 2024-02-29
• Source Österreichische Raumordnungskonferenz (ÖROK) - Bodenstrategie für Österreich