In parallel to the annual symposium, the 3rd EARSeL SIG LU/LC and NASA LCLUC joint Workshop, focusing on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, will take place on the 11-12 of July 2018. This presents the opportunity to the symposium participants to attend parts or the entire workshop and interact with land use/ cover specialists in relation to sustainability research. This also presents a great opportunity for discussions between European and American researchers, promoting future collaborations.