Welcome to the May Edition of IFLA APR's Newsletter. President Monica Kuo addresses the IFLA APR community in a letter, and chair of Landscape Architects Without Borders committee Kiyohito Tamotsu shares the relief efforts for the Kingdom of Tonga.
Next, we provide an update on the IFLA AAPME Awards 2022 submissions and judging. Also, early-bird registrations for the IFLA World Congress Gwangju 2022 are closing, so register now!
Finally, we are open to contributions to our IFLA APR Newsletter! Submit now and see your piece featured here. |
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| In this letter, President Monica Kuo reviews the first six months of her term in her new role.
She highlights the past and upcoming activities of IFLA APR in 2022 thus far. |
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| TOMODACHI PROJECTs for TONGA by LAWB |
| In its latest humanitarian aid activity, the Landscape Architects Without Borders committee provided donations and relief supplies for the Kingdom of Tonga's recent disaster.
The nature-based reconstruction plan "Building Back Better", authorized in March 2022, was also discussed with Mr. Ambassador Suka. |
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| IFLA AAPME Awards 2022 Update |
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The IFLA AAPME Awards 2022 has received overwhelming response this year! We have received over 300 submissions on the theme“Climate Crisis Design” from 16 countries and regions, including Australia, China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Thailand, South Africa, the United States and the United Arab Emirates!
The judges are now in process of judging the submissions, which will be finalised in July. The awards ceremony will be held in Gwangju, Korea in conjunction with the IFLA World Congress Gwangju 2022 happening from August 31 - September 2.
Stay tuned for more updates! |
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| IFLA World Congress Gwangju 2022 |
| Last few days for early-bird registrations!
The 58th IFLA World Congress, themed Re:Public Landscape, will be held in Gwangju, Korea from Aug 31 - Sep 2 2022.
The congress aims to reclaim public leadership in landscape architecture as we re:visit professional and academic achievements to date, re:shape the earth through emerging discourse and technologies, re:vive everyday lives to healthier and more vibrant ways, and finally re:connect to nature.
Early-bird registrations end 31 May. Registrations end 30 June. |
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| Contribute to our IFLA APR Newsletter! |
| Want to share your opinion or expertise on landscape architecture with the IFLA APR community of more than 10,000? Have an event you think the community would be interested to attend?
We invite you to submit your article or event to us. Get your voice heard, your piece could be featured here and on the IFLA APR website! Let us know your intention to submit now!
*All feature requests are subject to approval by IFLA APR. Event information should be submitted at least 21 days before event. |
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| Join Our Young LA Alliance |
| Are you a passionate Landscape Architect under the age of 35?
The Young LA Alliance is a free membership program providing opportunities for young professionals to grow and learn. This global network of passionate Landscape Architects is ready to shape the future of the industry.
Join this community and engage with your peers, learn about the profession through potential mentorships, and more. Unleash your potential and take your first leap as a young Landscape Architect with IFLA in the Young LA Alliance. |
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| Interested to raise your profile, promote your products and services, or even share your winning proposal and projects?
IFLA-APR has launched a webinar series for online learning that will enable attendees to earn CPD points with their respective associations. This initiative is designed for continued exchange and to promote learning opportunities during this challenging period.
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