European Collaborations

IFLA Europe is a signatory of the Climate Heritage Network (CHN), a global alliance that brings together organisations from the fields of culture, heritage, planning, design, and environmental stewardship to address the climate crisis.

By joining the network, IFLA Europe supports the recognition of landscapes, cultural heritage, and local knowledge as essential resources for climate action, resilience, and sustainable development.

The partnership promotes collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advocacy to help communities reduce carbon emissions, adapt to climate change, and strengthen the connection between nature, culture, and people in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

IFLA Europe and the European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding in 2024, reaffirming their long-standing commitment to strengthening the connection between landscape architecture education, research, and professional practice across Europe.

The agreement promotes close collaboration on educational standards, professional recognition, accreditation, and the development of future-oriented knowledge within the discipline.

Through a joint working group, both organisations work together to review and advance European landscape architecture education, support the Common Training Framework, foster innovation at the interface of academia and practice, and help equip future professionals to address major societal challenges such as climate resilience, spatial justice, and ecological transformation.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) establishes a strategic partnership between the two leading European organisations representing landscape architects and architects.

The agreement aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in shaping high-quality, sustainable, and resilient environments across Europe.

Through joint advocacy, knowledge exchange, professional development, and policy engagement, both organisations work together to promote the importance of spatial design, environmental stewardship, education, research, and professional mobility.

By recognising the complementary roles of architecture and landscape architecture, the partnership supports a holistic approach to addressing contemporary challenges such as climate adaptation, biodiversity, public health, and the quality of life of European communities.

The Partnership Agreement between IFLA Europe and the European Council of Spatial Planners (ECTP-CEU) strengthens cooperation between the professions of landscape architecture and spatial planning at the European level.

Recognising their shared commitment to creating high-quality, sustainable, and resilient living environments, both organisations work together to promote integrated approaches to spatial development, informed by key European frameworks such as the European Landscape Convention.

The agreement fosters collaboration through joint advocacy, knowledge exchange, participation in each other’s activities and working groups, and the development of common initiatives on topics including climate adaptation, the New European Bauhaus, urban and regional planning, and landscape quality.

Through this partnership, IFLA Europe and ECTP-CEU reinforce the vital connection between landscape and spatial planning in shaping Europe’s future.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and UNISCAPE strengthens cooperation between the professional and academic communities dedicated to landscape across Europe.

Building on their shared commitment to the principles of the European Landscape Convention, the partnership promotes collaboration in education, research, policy development, and professional practice.

Through joint initiatives, participation in each other’s activities, support for landscape observatories, publications, competitions, and educational recognition processes, the two organisations work together to advance landscape knowledge, strengthen interdisciplinary exchange, and foster high-quality landscape planning and management for the benefit of society and the environment.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) European Regional Office establishes a framework for collaboration on biodiversity, nature conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

Recognising the vital role of landscapes in addressing environmental challenges, both organisations commit to promoting nature-based solutions, strengthening ecosystem management, and supporting European and global policy goals such as the EU Green Deal, the Biodiversity Strategy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Through knowledge exchange, joint projects, advocacy, capacity building, and professional collaboration, IFLA Europe and IUCN work together to advance healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable landscapes for the benefit of nature and society.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and EUCALAND (the Institute for Research on European Agricultural Landscapes) establishes a partnership dedicated to the recognition, protection, planning, design, management, and promotion of Europe’s agricultural landscapes.

Both organisations share a commitment to preserving the cultural, ecological, and historical values embedded within these landscapes while supporting sustainable rural development and climate resilience.

Through knowledge exchange, joint projects, research, events, advocacy, and cooperation with universities and other stakeholders, IFLA Europe and EUCALAND work together to strengthen awareness of agricultural landscapes as an essential part of Europe’s cultural heritage and future landscape quality.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and Landscape Architecture Europe (LAE) strengthens cooperation between the European professional body for landscape architects and one of Europe’s leading platforms for publishing and promoting contemporary landscape architecture.

The partnership supports the dissemination of knowledge, innovative projects, and professional best practice through the promotion of LAE publications and collaborative communication activities.

By working together, IFLA Europe and LAE contribute to increasing the visibility of landscape architecture across Europe, fostering professional excellence, and sharing inspiring examples of design, research, and practice that advance the development of the discipline.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and the European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA) establishes a framework for collaboration between two complementary design professions that shape the quality of Europe’s built and living environments.

The partnership promotes knowledge exchange, professional development, advocacy, and interdisciplinary cooperation on issues such as sustainability, climate resilience, education, professional mobility, and the New European Bauhaus.

By working together, IFLA Europe and ECIA aim to strengthen the recognition of both professions, support high standards in design and practice, foster collaboration among students and young professionals, and contribute to creating more inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred places across Europe.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and the Association Européenne pour le Fleurissement et le Paysage (AEFP), organiser of the renowned Entente Florale Europe competition, establishes a partnership dedicated to promoting high-quality landscapes, greener communities, and improved quality of life across Europe.

Through this collaboration, both organisations support advocacy initiatives, knowledge exchange, professional dialogue, and the promotion of sustainable planning, landscape design, horticulture, and environmental stewardship.

The partnership also encourages cooperation in advancing the principles of the European Landscape Convention and celebrating exemplary towns and villages that demonstrate excellence in the creation, management, and enhancement of green and open spaces.

The Memorandum of Understanding between IFLA Europe and the Barcelona International Landscape Biennial establishes a strategic partnership to promote excellence in landscape architecture, research, education, and professional exchange across Europe and beyond.

As one of the world’s leading landscape architecture events, the Biennial provides a platform for debate, innovation, and the dissemination of best practices in landscape design and planning.

Through this collaboration, IFLA Europe and the Biennial work together to strengthen professional visibility, foster international dialogue, support knowledge sharing, and connect practitioners, academics, and students around pressing landscape challenges and opportunities.