Practice
Introduction to ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action
ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Overview / ASLA
ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan (CBAP)
Sets the strategy for ASLA, Chapters, and members
The new ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan for ASLA and ASLA Chapters will direct all ASLA and Chapter climate- and biodiversity-related programs and investments from 2026-2030. Goals and actions will be revisited and updated every five years until 2040. A companion Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan for ASLA Members will provide best practice guidance, toolkits, and resources for ASLA members and their firms and organizations to advance climate and biodiversity action within practice and academia.
The existing ASLA Climate Action Plan and Field Guide will continue to guide ASLA and members through the end of 2025.
ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Committee (CBAC)
Implements the ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan at the National ASLA Level
The ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Committee (CBAC) provides input to ASLA leadership on strategies for advancing the role of landscape architecture in biodiversity and ecological restoration and mitigating and adapting to climate change. The committee develops educational resources and research for landscape architects and educators.
The committee is guided by a Chair and includes four subcommittees:
- Carbon Drawdown
- Biodiversity
- Climate Agency & Community Resilience
- Climate Leadership & Communications
The CBAC subcommittee on climate leadership & communications leads the ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Network (CBAN).
ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Network (CBAN)
Enables regional collaboration on ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action goals and builds the capacity of ASLA Chapter Climate and Biodiversity Action Committees
Learn more about the Network's role and responsibilities
ASLA Chapter Climate and Biodiversity Action Committees
Supports the implementation of the ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan at the Chapter Level
Learn more about Chapter Committees' role and responsibilities