The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress, in collaboration with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), hosted the 8th IFLA African Symposium at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi Kenya, themmed "EMERGENT INTERACTION,"the conference focused on strengthening landscape architecture's connection to Agenda 2030 through innovative problem-solving, global cooperation, and addressing climate change, social inequality, and biodiversity loss.
Chief Architect Lawrence Mochama, representing the CS of State Department for Public Works, emphasized the government's commitment to making cities sustainable and addressing climate change.
The Swedish Ambassador to Kenya, Caroline Vicini, applauded the collaboration between built environment professionals from both countries in tackling climate change and creating smart, healthy cities.
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs highlighted Africa's urbanization, with the population in urban areas expected to rise by 60 percent by 2050, intensifying the climate change crisis.
President of AAK, Florence Nyole,has stressed the importance of cooperation within the built environment to achieve shared environmental goals and address issues such as rapid urbanization, climate change, and housing.
The IFLA World Congress 2023 and the 8th IFLA African Symposium provide a platform for professionals to collaborate and find solutions to global challenges in Nairobi, a city closely related to the congress theme.
