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The Landscape Institute (LI) has undergone a new people focused refresh; in a move it says strengthens the brand and improves accessibility. The refresh, which follows a two-year consultation period with members and staff, is designed to futureproof the LI’s identity; allowing room for evolution in the years to come as it approaches its centenary...
Over 10 organisations from across the built and natural environment sectors have signed a letter calling on the UK government to address rising tensions between development and nature conservation. The letter which has been addressed to prime minister, Keir Starmer and chancellor, Rachel Reeves, comes in response to concerns that the government...
Landscape, sustainability and skills solutions should be included in policy agendas ahead of the General Election this summer, says the Landscape Institute. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced yesterday that the election will be taking place on 4 July. The Landscape Institute’s president-elect, Carolin Göhler, says this comes at a time when “the...
New report tackling carbon reduction in the landscape sector launched by the Landscape Institute (LI) and British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). The report, Landscape and Carbon is positioned as a direct response to the UK’s target to reach net zero by 2050. It outlines the actions being undertaken by the sector and how best...
The Landscape Institute is one of five built environment institutes to renew its pledge to tackle urgent global challenges. With almost 70% of the world’s population predicted to live in urban environments by 2050, members of the UK Built Environment Advisory Group (UKBEAG) commit to working together for at least another five years. The group,...
The Landscape Institute speaks out on the green skills shortage after government publishes new research The government has recently published a research briefing on ‘Green skills for education and employment’, in which it defines green skills as “the knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a society which...
The Landscape Institute (LI) and British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) are launching a new report, tackling carbon reduction in the landscape sector. The new report, Landscape and Carbon is penned as a direct response to the UK’s target to reach net zero by 2050, says the LI. It sets out the sector’s climate actions and how...
The new president-elect of the Landscape Institute, Carolin Göhler, sets the scene for an exciting year ahead. As the Landscape Institute (LI) looks ahead to another year of connecting people, place and nature, we do so in safe knowledge that 2024 will be a vitally important year for the landscape professions and related industries. Our role as...
Robert Hughes has been announced as the permanent CEO of the Landscape Institute (LI), with immediate effect. After serving as acting CEO for the past seven months, Hughes says he is accepting the position permanently “at a pivotal time for action on the combined emergencies of climate, biodiversity, and health, as well as the green skills...
The winners of this years' Landscape Institute (LI) Awards have been announced after a ceremony in London last week. The ceremony, which celebrated 30 years of the Awards, was hosted by BBC climate editor, Justin Rowlatt. The President’s Award presented by President-Elect of the LI, Carolin Göhler was awarded to Bradford Metropolitan District...
