Danish Presidency Highlights the Role of Property Data and Climate Action in the EU

04-11-2025

This week, the Danish Geodata Agency welcomes representatives from across Europe as Denmark, in connection with its EU Presidency, hosts the meeting of the Permanent Committee on Cadastre in the European Union (PCC) in Denmark.The PCC serves as a cooperation forum for the national cadastral authorities of the EU Member States.

The PCC Conference takes place in Aalborg from 4–5 November and gathers cadastral authorities and professionals from across Europe for two days of knowledge sharing, presentations, and networking under the theme: “Property data and climate adaptation – The cadastre’s role in addressing climate challenges.”

The conference was opened on Tuesday by Deputy Director General Jesper Nørgaard Andersen and Head of Division Jess Svendsen from the Danish Geodata Agency.

“The EU Presidency offers a unique opportunity to share Danish experiences with basic data and property registration – and to strengthen collaboration with our European colleagues on how cadastral and property data can support the green transition” said Jess Svendsen, Head of the Property Registration and Legislation Division.

The programme highlights how cadastral and property data can support climate initiatives, sustainable land management, and the green transition. Both Danish and international experts are sharing their experiences on the use of property data in climate adaptation, changes in land use and ownership, cooperation between cadastral and environmental authorities, and Denmark’s approach to basic data and the role of the cadastre in society.

The conference concludes on 5 November with a plenary session, during which Denmark will formally hand over the PCC Presidency to Cyprus.

Denmark Holds the PCC Presidency and Secretariat Role

When Denmark assumed the EU Presidency in the second half of 2025, the Danish Geodata Agency simultaneously took over the Presidency of the Permanent Committee on Cadastre in the European Union (PCC) – the EU’s permanent committee for cadastral cooperation.
The PCC functions as a forum for collaboration among Member States’ cadastral authorities. As part of its presidency, the Danish Geodata Agency is responsible for organising the annual conference this autumn.

The Presidency also entails participation in the PCC Steering Committee, which consists of six Member States: the current, the previous, and the four upcoming presidencies. The Steering Committee coordinates agendas, themes, and professional activities for future meetings across Europe.

The PCC meeting is organised in cooperation with EuroGeographics – a knowledge-sharing network on cadastre and land registration, and an independent, non-profit organisation representing Europe’s national mapping, cadastral, and land registration authorities.

Facts about the PCC

The PCC was established in 2002 as a forum for cooperation among EU Member States’ cadastral authorities.
Its purpose is to exchange experiences, promote development, and ensure consistency among national cadastral systems.
The Presidency rotates among Member States in line with the EU Presidency.

Selection of pictures from the conference: