Dear Subscriber, Happy new year to you! A new year usually brings us happy and hopeful feelings, but this year is different. Global warming starts to seriously affect us and many people are suffering. A current major issue is a series of bushfires in Australia, and it's now stretching to an unprecedented scale. We are sorry for huge losses of people, wildlife and the living environments and our heart goes out to everyone who is affected. We should remind ourselves with our professional responsibilities to humbly consider what has happened, think how we can contribute through our way of living and professional works, and continue discussing this until we reach the point where clear action will be taken at all levels. In August this year, IFLA World & amp; APR Congresses will be held in Penang, Malaysia and this will be a great opportunity to undertake the above process. The current environmental situation reminds us of the descriptor ‘Ring of Fire’ which indicates the pan-pacific region where IFLA APR is based, meaning an area with high risks of earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons. Now, bushfires have been added to the list. Facing such demanding circumstances as a region, we encourage all of you to have a fresh determination to move forward in this challenging year. Now moving forward, we are pleased to present to you the first issue of the new year! With very best wishes, Takano Fumiaki President of IFLA APR We are proud to host the , a global award initiated by the IFLA Africa, Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. Following the IFLA declaration of a Climate Change Emergency in 2019, the AAPME Awards 2020 is now open for online submissions on resilience design projects. Entries to the AAPME Awards provides you with significant opportunities for recognition of excellence. So, give your projects the attention they deserve! With the Stage 1 Challenge deadline nearing, we encourage all young landscape architects to participate in our IFLA - KOMPAN Play Design Challenge 2020. A reminder that All applicants MUST FIRST register themselves under the network. Make your submission by 30 January 2020, and win up to $1000 USD for your brilliant efforts! A final reminder to share your best projects, research and initiatives for the IFLA2020 World Landscape Architects Summit by 31 January 2020. Stand a chance to be awarded for your landscape architecture-based solutions at the IFLA World Congress 2020, the biggest landscape architectural event gathering of the year! Make your submission now, before it's too late. Reward your company with our IFLA APR Corporate Membership. Benefits will enable you to promote your company values, expand your business reputation and network, and participate in regional initiatives as an events partner along with other privileges! You can now get major discounts on project submissions for our upcoming . We are still on our quest to finding young professionals, under the age of 35 who are looking to develop their career in landscape architecture. IFLA APR Young LA Alliance will give you the opportunity to develop your career and build a strong community of like-minded individuals. Register for FREE to receive future news on our new initiative. Since September 2019, bushfires have ravaged many states of southern Australia, burning through over 10 million hectares of land including over 2500 buildings with 25 people perishing along with an estimated 1 billion animals. Wildlife was killed either directly by the fire or indirectly through loss of habitat. In the face of climate change and preparation for uncertainty, do we expect more rigid structures to be constructed for coastal protection?, or would there be opportunities to incorporate multi-functional coastal infrastructures that delivers a wider range of ecosystem services? Planning questions required detailed field surveys to understand the current status of Singapore’s shoreline... PERSPECTIVE 2020 This year, Perspective has gone all digital. While the print and e-magazine is now inactive, they will be broadening their online coverage via their revamped website and social media channels. This will enable them to showcase more outstanding design works to a wider audience. For more information, and access to their latest content, visit: - - - Contact Us Phone: +65 6496 5503 | Email: ifla.apr@mci-group.com | Website: Share: