Tag: Climate crisis
Decarbonizing landscape practice
As landscape architects, we have the ability and responsibility to increase our agency in responding to climate change. What steps can we take to reduce the carbon footprint of our projects and design processes?
Adapting and transforming our coastal environments
Rosalea Monacella reviews a recent book which offers expert insights on responding to climate change.
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects declares climate emergency
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has declared a Climate and Biodiversity Loss Emergency.
Resetting coastal planning in the era of climate change
Coastal planning in the twenty-first century must be ‘reset’ to respond to the intertwined challenges of sustained population growth, urbanisation and climate change. Are planners up to the task?
Climate calamity along Australia’s Gulf coast
Mangrove ecosystems along Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria suddenly died back in late 2015, yet the event has attracted barely any national attention.
Coastal communities
How are Australia’s numerous coastal populations planning for rising sea levels and coping with development pressures?
