Welcome to the September Edition of IFLA APR's Newsletter. Firstly, President Monica Kuo shares updates on IFLA APR activities. Next, we announce the results from the IFLA APR Elections for the New IFLA APR ExCo and Standing Committee Chairs. Matt Chu of CTLAS shares highlights from the 58th IFLA World Congress 2022 that took place in Gwangju, Korea. Earlier this month, we also announced the winners of the IFLA AAPME Awards 2022.
IFLA has launched the IFLA Survey of the Profession, a survey of practice with the aims of better understanding the practice of landscape architecture around the globe, complete it before it closes on November 6th. Next, LAr. Amir Zuhairy Alias discusses the Firefly Protection Zone in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. Finally, details for the IFLA APR Regional Congress 2023 in Japan, Tokyo are out, visit the website now! |
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| President's Message: September 2022 |
| President Monica Kuo gives a quick summary of the IFLA APR Regional Council Meeting in Gwangju, Korea and current IFLA APR activities. |
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| New IFLA APR ExCo and Standing Committee Chairs |
| Following the IFLA APR Elections, we are happy to announce the new members in IFLA APR leadership: - Treasurer: Eric Hsu (CTLAS)
- Communication & External Relations Chair: Crystal Cheng Tsz Ching (SILA)
- Education & Academic Affairs Chair: Alessandro Martinelli (CTLAS)
- Professional Practice & Policy Chair: Pamela Sarunya J. Pagana (PALA)
We thank the previous Executive Committee members and Committee Chairs for their dedication and commitment, and warmly welcome the newcomers taking on their new roles. |
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| IFLA World and APR Congress 2022 in Gwangju |
| Matt Chu of CTLAS give a summary of the 58th IFLA World Congress 2022 that was held from 31 August to 2 September 2022 in Gwangju, Korea. |
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| IFLA AAPME Awards 2022: Winners |
| We are delighted to announce the winners of the IFLA AAPME Awards 2022 - “CLIMATE CRISIS DESIGN”! This year's Awards received a total of 318 submissions, with 204 being awarded across 10 categories.
Thank you to all who have submitted for the Awards, and we offer our congratulations to the winners. We will be producing an e-publication for the Awards, an update will be provided when it is ready. |
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| IFLA Survey of the Profession |
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In partnership with the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB), IFLA is launching a survey of practice with the aims of better understanding the practice of landscape architecture around the globe. By identifying similarities and differences in practice regionally and by country, the project seeks to expand the role, definition, and mobility of the landscape architect as well as understand how changes in practice, such as the response climate change, have forced the profession to evolve.
IFLA partnered with CLARB in 2021 to assist in developing and analyzing the survey through a data-driven scientific psychometric process known as a Job Task Analysis (JTA) in which practitioners participate in sharing their knowledge, skills, education, and practice focus. To ensure wide representation of the global profession, the survey was developed by a work group of IFLA volunteers representing each IFLA Region at a three-day session in May 2022 and revalidated by the work group in June 2022. The Global Survey of Practice will launch during the IFLA World Congress and be available to all practicing landscape architects globally.
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| The Kuala Selangor Fireflies - Hope for the Future |
| LAr. Amir Zuhairy Alias discusses the conservation and ecotourism of the fireflies and mangrove forest ecosystem in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. |
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| IFLA APR Regional Congress 2023 |
| The website of IFLA APR Congress 2023 in Japan, Tokyo is now open!
The congress in Japan will be held by Japan Landscape Architects Union (JLAU) from 15 - 17 November 2023, bringing together landscape architects active in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss the outlook in this age of climate change, and appropriate strategies. The congress will be held under the main theme of "Living with Disasters" and discuss the three following goals.
Creating social common capital by exploiting the natural environment
Seeking ways for happy living in harmony with nature
Inheriting a cultural and historical legacy rooted in the local natural environment |
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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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| Calling All Brands: Amplify Your Brand With Our New Webinar Series! |
| 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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