The Time is Now: Empowering Landscape Architects to Take Leadership Role in Climate Action

Start Date

09/26/2024

End Date

09/26/2026

Description

The Southeastern Region will be hosting the first webinar in our climate action series. This course is intended to provide landscape architects the guidance and tools to become active in climate action The course will go over ASLA’s Climate Action Plan, and guide through understanding what climate threats are being faced in Florida and how landscape architects through their knowledge can become leaders in climate adaptation and mitigation. Case studies of climate adaptation, and regulatory processes, will be presented as examples.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

• Presenter will familiarize session attendees with the current state of the environmental crisis in Florida and the need for action now.
• Presenter will help attendees understand the role and responsibilities of Landscape Architects in addressing climate change through adaptation and mitigation strategies, recognizing their potential as leaders in implementing sustainable design practices.
• Presenter will familiarize session attendees with actionable steps using the ASLA Climate Action Field Guide.
• Presenter will apply knowledge in climate adaptation by examining case studies of successful climate adaptation projects.
• Presenter will navigate regulatory processes governing climate-related projects in Florida.

Instructors

Aida Curtis

Course Codes

Provider

FL|ASLA

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