After more than three years of Covid-19, starting from 2023, we have finally been able to resume more open and flexible international exchanges and travels. In September, I attended the IFLA Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, marking its 75th anniversary, allowing members from the five major global regions and representatives from various countries to gather in Nairobi and Stockholm.
This month, Monica casts a spotlight on the achievements of IFLA's 75th-anniversary organizing committee. She also highlights IFLA APR's notable milestones, which include the establishment of a landscape education accreditation system and a collaborative effort with ISUH to champion urban environmental justice.
In an era where urbanization and sustainability converge, landscape architects hold a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cities. Drawing from my experience as the former President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Asia Pacific Region and my current role as the Organizing Chair of the Circular Cities Summit, I am profoundly convinced of the transformative ...
Johor Bahru, located at the southernmost point of the Malay Peninsula is also the capital city of Johor, Malaysia. It is within the city centre that the 4,380 meters long Sungai Segget can be found coursing between Sungai Air Molek and Sungai Stulang. The location of the river, and its 23 meters width, make it the heart of the city as it was once a busy trading route acting as a hub for loading ...
When we think of infrastructure, we often imagine concrete, steel, and asphalt - the building blocks of our cities and communities. But in Malaysia, a new trend is taking shape, one that incorporates nature and the environment into the built world. Green infrastructure is a buzzword that has been gaining traction in recent years, especially as our world faces the pressing issues of climate change ...
This month, Monica casts a spotlight on the achievements of IFLA's 75th-anniversary organizing committee. She also highlights IFLA APR's notable milestones, which include the establishment of a landscape education accreditation system and a collaborative effort with ISUH to champion urban environmental justice.
This month, Monica stresses the importance of increasing awareness and cooperation to combat climate change, and encourages landscape architects to continue having a green and sustainable mindset in their architectural planning and design.
MYP is a professional planning and design firm, co-founded by Mr. Yu Chang. This articles showcases several projects MYP have implemented across China.
This month, Monica announces the opening of IFLA-APR Executive Committee positions for the new term, and encourages readers to stay updated on upcoming events happening this year, such as the Luminary Awards and Talk & Share.
