Welcome to the last edition of our monthly IFLA APR Newsletter for 2020!
To wrap-up the year, IFLA APR's President, Mr. Takano, shares his hopes for a brighter 2021. In line with this message, resident writer Crystal Cheng and the Singaporean Landscape Architects community both discuss the dire need to build a more sustainable future. In design news, we caught up with ONE Landscape Design Limited, to find out more about their award-winning projects and their unique philosophy for success! Last but not least, IFLA APR's Past President, Damian Tang shares his thoughts on the importance of mentorship and how he himself has grown from the experience by helping others. |
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| President Fumiaki Takano: "Let's make it a hopeful New Year" |
| I became president of IFLA APR in December 2019. In the last 12 months, the Earth has faced many challenges, including Australia's forest fires, the coronavirus outbreak, unprecedented massive rainfall damage in India, Bangladesh, China, and Japan. As you can see, this last year was a challenging year, and we missed the opportunity to meet each other at the World Conference in Malaysia. However, I am happy that the younger generation of IFLA APR members have become more active than ever through the web.
Meanwhile, the move to welcome new members to IFLA APR is beginning to get a result. We have started contacts with Palau, Tonga, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bhutan, Maldives, and Turkmenistan. Every country is interested in IFLA's activities and looks forward to working with us. Let's work together to tackle any difficulties that we might face next year and make it a hopeful New Year.
Take care and stay safe,
President Takano |
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| Stay Updated With @IFLAAPR:
Expand Your Learning & Build Your Career: Whether you're a student looking for mentorship or an organisation seeking to pave the way for future generations, click here for more information on internship opportunities. |
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| As we begin our road to post-pandemic recovery, the value of ecology is now more than ever being highlighted economically. There is no denying that climate change is a multi-billion-dollar industry, but does the act of monetising nature make us more aware of its true value, or does it devalue it? Read on to find out more. |
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| From winning awards by the United Nations to turning defunct World War 2-era paper factories into museums and public parks, the TALA boasts a team of impressive leaders who are definitely making their mark on the world.
Learn from their inspiring journeys here. |
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| "In my view, a mentorship is one of the most humbling ways we can advocate for our profession. It is heartening to see how a single piece of advice or insight encouraged [my mentees] to take that leap of faith or ignited a spark for the better." IFLA APR's Past President, Damian Tang shares his thoughts on the important and fulfilling journey of being a mentor. Learn all about how he does it. |
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| Since its conception nine years ago, ONE Landscape Design Limited (ONE) has won numerous international awards for its design-driven approach and "land culture" philosophy.
With a strong commitment to social sustainability, it is no wonder why ONE has caught the attention of so many around the world.
Check out some of their incredible projects! |
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| As we approach a new normal with the development of several vaccines, one thing remains clear: we need to look beyond our pre-pandemic mindset and use this as an opportunity to redefine our lives and physical environments for the better.
In the past few months, you've heard from 14 inspiring Landscape Architects who remain committed to pursuing a more sustainable future. Now, it's up to you. Be a part of a growing community dedicated to reshaping our world and profession today! |
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| Even as Singapore continues to work towards becoming a "City in Nature", the little red dot is definitely still not immune to the impacts of climate change and the loss of biodiversity. Singaporean Landscape Architects have dubbed these twin crises as the "most serious issues of our time", and are calling for collective action to address the growing problem.
Here's what you can do to help. |
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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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