The
International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) has declared a climate
and biodiversity emergency at the IFLA World Congress in Oslo, Norway, mapping
out what the Federation will do in response to the global climate crisis
Following the LandscapeInstitute’s own climate and biodiversity emergency declaration in June,
IFLA’s declaration received the unanimous support of its 77 voting nations. The
declaration details what measures IFLA will take in response to the issues the
world is facing.
"The earth has
continued to experience record breaking temperatures, rapid glacial and artic
sea ice loss, drought and wildfires and repeated extreme weather events,"
said IFLA President James Hayter.
"Climate change
has already significantly affected the majority of terrestrial, freshwater and
marine ecosystems and species.
"By declaring
an emergency we’re adding to the voice of IFLA to the growing list of
organisations across the globe who are demanding more action.
"We’re excited
by the overwhelming support that our member nations have shown for the
declaration. It will take a coordinated and immediate response by everyone.
"Landscape
architects must take leadership in this era of climate change. We must stand up
for the values upon which our profession is founded. We have the skills and the
belief. The world needs and depends on us to help with the issue."
The LI was one of
the first professional bodies to declare a climate emergency. We’re taking real
actions that will help avert the global climate and biodiversity crisis,
including supporting and contributing to the IFLA declaration and ClimateACTION!
2019-20 plan.
