IFLA APR Newsletter: February Edition | International Federation of Landscape Architects

Reminder for Awards Submissions, Interviews with HKILA's Stephanie Lai, CONVIC & more!

Welcome to the February edition of our monthly IFLA APR Newsletter 2021.

This month, we spoke to HKILA's Stephanie Lai to learn more about her tireless passion for designing sustainable green spaces and inspiring Australian designers, CONVIC, on their top projects specially tailored for youth. In this issue, resident writer Crystal Cheng also shares her thoughts on salutogenic designs.

In case you missed it, read on for a full synopsis of the LACIC 2020 Online Conference and don't forget to register for the upcoming TREE of LIFE webinar for more insightful discussions by renowned speakers.

It's awards season again! We're looking to celebrate both incredible Landscape Architects and revolutionary designs at our 2021 IFLA Asia-Pac Landscape Architecture Awards. Meet other like-minded individuals with a passion for sustainable development, and compete with others from 14 landscape organisations to emerge as Asia's best.

Give your projects the recognition they deserve. Submit your entries by 15th March 2021 for consideration. We wish you all the best!

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Congress Working Group Recruitment:

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LACIC 2020 Online Conference:

As a supporting organisation, we would like to thank you for a successful event! Click the links below to revisit some of the topics discussed. Stay tuned for more information on the next event.

2021 IFLA APR Elections: Open For Nominations

Calling all eligible candidates! Nominations for the 2021 IFLA APR Elections are now open.

All aspirants are encouraged to contact their national association delegate for the nomination process. To find out more about the positions up for nomination and eligibility criteria please contact our Secretariat (ifla.apr@mci-group.com).

Submission Deadline: 15th March 2021, 1800hrs

Corporate Member Feature: CONVIC

CONVIC is a premier global youth facility and active space design and construction company based in Australia. Over the last 20 years, the organisation has planned and delivered active recreation facilities across the world to meet the needs of local and global youth communities. Check out some of their most iconic designs!

Singapore unveils Green Plan 2030, outlines green targets for next 10 years

In the past month, the Singapore Government has recently solidified its commitment to sustainable development with the newly unveiled Singapore Green Plan 2030.

"We need to ensure a Singapore for our future generations. All of us have to work together and make Singapore a bright green spark for the world," shares Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long.

Watch the full video here.

Delegate Feature: Stephanie Lai | HKILA

Landscape Architect by profession, an urban farmer by weekends! HKILA's Stephanie Lai radiates a passion for the field 24/7. Hear all about her inspiring journey and her persistent commitment to socially responsible landscape designs aimed at cultivating a better future for generations to come.

Salutogenesis: Urban Health

At an age where urbanisation and technology are fast making progress, the concept of creating "salutogenic designs" for our cities is now more critical than ever before.

Sociologist Aaron Antonovsky calls this the "ultimate investment in people" and Landscape Architects just may be the key to cultivating productive and efficient societies.

Register Now: TREE of LIFE Webinar Series

The University of Tehran and the Iranian Society of Landscape Professionals (ISLAP) are pleased to announce the second and third TREE of LIFE Landscape Webinar Series. This series is a joint effort aimed at examining complex human-nature systems through the lens of the landscape approach.

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.

To learn more about our Partnership/Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Cizlie Sunto at Cizlie.sunto@mci-group.com.

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