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Modern life keeps adults indoors nearly 90% of the time, worsening issues like loneliness, obesity, and poor sleep. Despite investments in green spaces, few people use them regularly. Dr. Salma Samaha’s Yalla Go Outside!™ movement encourages daily outdoor habits to reconnect with nature, improve health, and foster community. Even small, consistent steps—like 20 minutes outside a few times a week ...

In order to enhance the construction of landscape architecture engineer teams, facilitate the mutual recognition of engineering qualifications internationally, and improve the professional and international levels of engineering technical personnel, CHSLA has been conducting competency assessment for engineers working in landscape architecture among its members since 2023. The initiative is CHSLA‘ ...

As we gear up for the IFLA World Council Meeting and Conference ‘Code Red’ in Istanbul, Chris wishes to commend the IFLA APR Executive Committee for their exceptional dedication and hard work. We are also delighted to announce that IFLA-APR LIMITED has officially been incorporated in Singapore, marking a significant milestone for our organization.

The Circular Cities Network (CCN) leaders met in Slovenia from June 24-26 to refine their strategic vision and enhance collaboration across regions and professions. They announced the CCN Academy to develop future leaders in circular city practices and that the Circular Cities Summit 2.0 will be held in Dubai on September 11, 2024, featuring global experts and policymakers.

Shma showcased their projects, demonstrating meaningful and thoughtful designs that address growing environmental challenges.

In this article, Dr. Mimi Tsai shares the work of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), currently led by Rohan Buckley and CEO Ben Stockwin. AILA champions sustainable environments through initiatives like UNFCCC proposals, state-level advocacy, and the Urban Green Infrastructure Handbook. Their strategic manifesto emphasizes climate-positive design, gender equity, and First ...

This article written by Assoc. Prof. Mike Barthelmeh emphasizes landscape architects' roles in climate action by endorsing whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diets. It points out WFPB's environmental benefits over meat-centric diets, urging professionals to champion WFPB choices as a tangible way to mitigate climate change.

IFLA APR President Chris Tidswell highlights the importance of well-planned emergency preparedness polices and shares his recent role as a Juror for the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects' awards. He also provided updates on recent IFLA APR activities, including university accreditations, support for the 2024 Strategic World Summit in Singapore, and the launch of the IFLA 2024 Student ...

In his first President's Message as the new IFLA APR President, Chris Tidswell expresses his gratitude for the support from IFLA APR, and highlights his qualifications, experience, and agenda to promote landscape architecture, enhance collaboration, and lead various strategic objectives within the Asia Pacific Region.

In his first President's Message as the new IFLA APR President, Chris Tidswell expresses his gratitude for the support from IFLA APR, and highlights his qualifications, experience, and agenda to promote landscape architecture, enhance collaboration, and lead various strategic objectives within the Asia Pacific Region.