Dear Subscriber,
Welcome to the October Edition of our monthly IFLA APR Newsletter!
In this issue, we discuss the importance of combatting climate change around the world and delve into the different measures adopted by organizations like the LAWB towards building a more sustainable future for generations to come. This month's edition also celebrates notable mentions such as the newly elected AILA President, Claire Martin, the 2020 winner of IFLA's most prestigious Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award, and our Corporate Member Feature of the month, Nikken Sekkei from Japan.
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| The threat of sea-level rise has permeated the globe, and cities are trying to redress the balance. Adapting to rising sea-levels require constant evaluation of protective systems and will remain a work in progress for centuries to come.
But here are some of the ways Landscape Architects from all over the world are taking the necessary steps toward creating a more sustainable future for generations to come. Check out some of these inspiring projects that are striving to make a difference. |
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| "Climate change and biodiversity loss are the twin global challenges of our time, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of the relationship between climate, people, and nature. By working across Australia, regionally, and globally, we will increase our capacity to advocate, implement change, and to raise the profile of landscape architects across all sectors."
Newly elected AILA President, Claire Martin speaks on her future plans for the association and the importance of combatting the growing issue of climate change. |
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| Inaugurated by IFLA in 2015, the Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award is the highest honour bestowed upon a Landscape Architect by the association.
This award aims to celebrate and recognize notable Landscape Architects whose "achievements and contributions have had a unique and lasting impact on the welfare of society, the environment, and on the promotion of the profession".
Find out more about this year's inspiring winner! |
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| "At Nikken Sekkei, we take an integrated approach to our projects as a professional service firm. Across all in-house disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design + planning, engineering, research, and consulting - our teams work collaboratively to deliver better solutions for clients. Since our establishment in 1900, we have completed more than 25,000 projects, in over 250 cities, in 50 countries across these various disciplines."
Check out some of their amazing project designs here! |
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| As we all await for COVID-19 vaccines and the resolution of this global pandemic, we’ve learned that this crisis reflects the imbalanced relationship between humans and nature. We cannot wait for any vaccine to cure our environment and protect our future. To heal our world now, we need everyone’s cooperation.
As ambitious thinkers, visionary dreamers, and bold achievers, let us act as a regional community to make our world a better place.
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