Theme : EDEN-ing The Earth
The advancement of science and technology over the past century has greatly changed the lives of billions and their immediate environments. The quest for a better standard of living has adversely impacted the current population especially ethnic groups and the under privileged. As a citizen of the earth and a guardian of the environment, we are constantly in search for innovative solutions to safeguard our mother earth for the future generations.
The Congress seeks to address and attempts to find solutions for the various issues and challenges that face future generations and the landscape architecture discipline in making the world a better place to live in. The sub-themes are as follows :
Landscape and Parks as Natural Resources
Landscape and park management including asset management should be addressed and incorporated as an integral part of landscape architecture practices for communities. The in depth study of utilization of natural resources must be done in order for effective planning of these natural assets. Goals and objective for the effective creation and management of parks must take into account the protection, preservation, conservation, and utilization of the natural environment for the future benefit of mankind.
Biodiversity & Landscape Planning
Biodiversity emerges as a concept linked primarily to the idea of biological variation that is largely unknown in its extent, and its future values. The loss of biodiversity in development is a world-wide phenomenon. However, the issue is more acute in developing countries including that of tropical Asia. Having the IFLA2007 World Congress in a country like Malaysia can draw decision-makers’ attention on the contributions of Landscape Architects in overcoming and providing the solutions for the problems faced.