SUN-A01: ASLA Climate Action Plan: A Vision for 2040

Sunday, November 13, 2022

9:00am – 10:00am PT

Location: Moscone Center, Room 201-202

1.00 PDH, LA CES/HSW, FL

Lead Speaker(s)

Pamela Conrad, ASLA, LEED AP

Founder, Principal
Climate Positive Design, CMG Landscape Architecture
San Francisco, California

Speaker(s)

Jose Alminana, FASLA

Principal
Andropogon Associates
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sarah Fitzgerald, Assoc. ASLA

Landscape Designer
SWA Group
Dallas, Texas
Diane Jones Allen, FASLA

Program Director for Landscape Architecture
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Vaughn Rinner, FASLA, (she/her/hers)

Past President
American Society of Landscape Architects
Seattle, Washington

ASLA is taking a significant step forward with its first Climate Action Plan. The ambitious plan seeks to transform the practice of landscape architecture by 2040 through actions taken by ASLA and its members focused on climate mitigation and adaptation, ecological restoration, biodiversity, equity, and economic development. The Climate Action Field Guide for ASLA Members sets out steps landscape architects can take today to address the climate and biodiversity crises.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain actionable ideas for landscape architects in small, medium, and large firms; in non-profit organizations and community groups; in public practice; and in academia to lead the way to a healthier, more resilient future.
Understand how to navigate the Climate Action Field Guide for ASLA Members to access in-depth toolkits of strategies and techniques under the core topics of practice, equity, and advocacy.
Identify design and planning practices within the Climate Action Field Guide for ASLA Members to achieve equitable adaptation and mitigation goals.
Explore tools and resources to address climate injustices, empower communities, and increase equitable distribution of climate investments.