IFLA at COP16: Key Takeaways from Colombia

At COP16, IFLA emphasized the pivotal role of landscape architects in creating sustainable and biodiverse urban environments.

Highlights:

  • Green spaces combat climate change and improve public health.

  • Collaboration across governments, businesses, and communities is essential.

  • Landscape architects can leverage tools like IUCN frameworks to promote biodiversity in national strategies.

  • Innovative financing is crucial to achieving biodiversity goals through cost-effective nature-based solutions.

Landscape architects are uniquely positioned to lead the way toward a nature-positive future, integrating biodiversity into urban environments and improving quality of life for all.

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