Shift land ownership/control into community hands for green space, reforestation, and community food gardens (asset transfer/CLTs/right-to-buy where applicable)

Community control of land enhances resilience by leveraging local knowledge and place-based food systems, which are critical for adapting to climate change and reducing environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and land use. Evidence shows that plant-based diets and sustainable land management practices, when guided by local communities, can significantly lower land and water use while supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services.