Welcome to the July Edition of IFLA APR's Newsletter! This month, we’re excited to spotlight several major events taking place in September that you won’t want to miss.
These events are fantastic opportunities to network with industry peers and gain valuable insights to advance your career. Start planning your trips now to make the most of these exciting opportunities!
Additionally, mark your calendars for 14-15 November for the IFLA APR Annual General Meeting (AGM), PPP Workshop Forum and Gala Dinner in Singapore. We are also seeking sponsors for the Gala Dinner. If you’re interested, please register your interest here. |
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| Deadline for registration - 2024 IFLA World Congress |
| Last chance to register for the IFLA 60th World Congress in İstanbul, Türkiye, from 4-6 September 2024, hosted by the UCTEA Chamber of Turkish Landscape Architects, under the theme "Code Red for Earth."
The IFLA World Congress is the premier annual event for landscape architecture, offering development and networking opportunities for professionals, educators, researchers, and others interested in the field. It addresses educational challenges, current trends, and professional issues while calso calling for urgent action to address environmental crises. The Congress invites policymakers, professionals, scientists, and individuals to engage in discussions and strategize for the future of our planet. |
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| World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024 |
| The World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024 (WGIC) will take place from 3 – 5 September in Auckland, New Zealand!
This event promotes an exchange of knowledge and inspiration between professionals, companies, associations, institutions, public authorities and scientists to discuss nature-based solutions. |
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| Presidential Roundtable Meeting Sets the Course for Circular Cities Network's Future |
| 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.
During the meeting, they announced the CCN Academy to develop future leaders in circular city practices and the Circular Cities Summit 2.0 will be held in Dubai on 11 September 2024, featuring global experts and policymakers. |
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| 2024 IFLA APR Election Updates and November Event Highlights |
| We are pleased to announce that nominations for the 2024 IFLA APR Election have closed. The positions up for election are Treasurer, Education & Academic Affairs Chair, and Professional Practice & Policy Chair. Voting slips will be distributed to all IFLA APR member associations soon, and the winners will be announced at the IFLA APR Regional Council Meeting on 14 November in Singapore.
On the same day, there will be a PPP Workshop Forum organized by the IFLA APR PPP Committee (a separate email with final details will be sent in August). The IFLA APR Gala Dinner will follow on 15 November, where the AAPME Awards 2024 winners will be revealed. Additionally, a special site tour is scheduled for 16 November.
Please note, the Regional Council Meeting and PPP Workshop Forum are invite-only. If you wish to attend as observers, contact your national associations. Registration for the Gala Dinner and site tour will open to the public soon. Stay tuned for updates. |
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| Updates on IFLA-APR AAPME Awards 2024 |
| We’re thrilled to report that the IFLA-APR AAPME Awards 2024 has garnered 337 submissions from 15 countries, covering 10 categories. We deeply appreciate the time and effort of everyone who contributed their remarkable work.
The judging phase will take place from July 20th to August 23rd. We look forward to reviewing the diverse and innovative entries and will keep you informed on the progress. Thank you for your participation and dedication! |
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| Discover the New IFLA-APR Job Board! |
| Have you checked out the IFLA-APR job board? Whether you are an employer looking to find the perfect candidate or a job seeker ready to take the next step in your career, our job board is here to connect you with opportunities in the landscape architecture industry across the Asia-Pacific region. |
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