Professional Practice Committee meeting minutes

IFLA EUROPE THE EUROPEAN REGION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

CARLO BRUSCHI – VICE-PRESIDENT ‘PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE’ VIA ADOLFO RAVÀ 30, 00142 ROME | ITALY | WWW.EUROPE.IFLAONLINE.ORG | [email protected]

IFLA EUROPE | AVENUE LOUISE 149/24, 12ÈMÉ ÉTAGE / 12TH

FLOOR | 1050 BRUXELLES / BRUSSELS | BELGIUM WWW.EUROPE.IFLAONLINE.ORG | [email protected]

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IFLA Europe 2013 General Assembly Berlin (Germany)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE MEETING September 21

th, 2013

(11:15-13:00 / 13:45-15:30)

> minutes < Attendees (Presidents and Delegates)

name association e-mail

Mr Fritz AUWECK (F.Aw) BDLA (Germany) [email protected]

Ms Anja BOSERUP QVIST (A.BQ) DL (Denmark) [email protected]

Mr Frans BOOTS (F.BT) NVTL (Netherlands) [email protected]

Mr Miguel BRAULA REIS (M.BR) APAP (Portugal) [email protected]

Ms Margarida CANCELA d’ABREU (M.Ab) APAP (Portugal) [email protected]

Mr Andrei CONDOROS (A.Cn) ASoP (Romania) [email protected]

Mr Frederic DELLINGER (F.Dl) FFP (France) [email protected]

Ms. Vaiva DEVEIKIENE (V.Dv) LKAS/LALA (Lithuania) [email protected] Mr Tamas DOMOTOR (T.Dm) HALA (Hungary) [email protected]

Ms Urszula FORCZEK-BRATANIEC (U.FB) SAK (Poland) [email protected]

Mr Karl GRIMM (K.Gr) ÖGLA (Austria) [email protected]

Ms Silvia GROEGER (H.Gr) BDLA (Germany) [email protected]

Ms Andjelka JEVTOVIC (A.Jv) UPAS/SALA (Serbia) [email protected]

Mr Mario KAHL (M.Kh) BDLA (Germany) [email protected]

Mr Arto KAITURI (A.Kt) MARK (Finland) [email protected]

Ms Lubima KARACHEVA (L.Kr) ULAB (Bulgaria) [email protected]

Mr Leor LOVINGER (L.Lv) ISALA (Israel) [email protected]

Ms Ana LUENGO (A.Lg) observer (Spain) [email protected]

Mr Sandor MOHACSI (S.Mh) HALA (Hungary) [email protected]

Mr Ian PHILLIPS (I.Ph) LI (United Kingdom) [email protected]

Ms. Sirle SALMISTU (S.Sl) ELAU (Estonia) [email protected]

Ms. Klara SALZMANN (K.Sm) SZKT/CLGS (Czech Republic) [email protected]

Ms. Anna SESSAREGO (A.Ss) AIAPP (Italy) [email protected]

Mr Thanos SKLAVENITIS (T.Sk) PHALA (Greece) [email protected]

Mr Toño SOPESENS (T.Sp) AEP (Spain) [email protected]

Mr Rainer STANGE (R.St) NLA (Norway) [email protected]

Ms Dušan TODOROVIC (D.Td) UPAS/SALA (Serbia) [email protected] Mr Didier VANCUTSEM (D.Vc) BVTL/ABAJP (Belgium) [email protected]

Ms Emily WADE (E.Wd) SWERIGES ARKITEKTER (Sweden) [email protected]

Mr Carlo BRUSCHI (C.Br) VP Prof. Practice / AIAPP (Italy) [email protected]

CARLO BRUSCHI – IFLA EUROPE 2013 GA - PP COMMITTEE MEETING –MINUTES

IFLA EUROPE | AVENUE LOUISE 149/24, 12ÈME ÉTAGE / 12TH


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PP STRATEGIC & ACTION PLAN 2012/13 – UPDATING AND OUTCOMES

C.Br opened the meeting and, following the PP Committee Agenda, asked the PP Committee’s members to vote for the approval of the minutes of the 2012 PP Committee meeting (St. Petersburg, Russia), sent in autumn 2012 to all delegates for their preliminary check: the document has been unanimously approved. After the request of F.Aw, sent in writing by email few days in advance, C.Br asked the Committee the authorisation to insert within the Agenda, im-mediately after the ‘PP 02 – EU-teach/2 – CESEELA’ project, the new item Green Infrastructures: the Committee ap-proved. Then C.Br gave a short account about the ‘2012/13 Professional Practice Strategic & Action Plan’ outcomes, stressing that the current four main categories of the PP Action Plan (EU & CoE Policies, Path to Professional Practice, Profes-sional Practice Services and IFLA Europe Internal/External Relationships – IFLA Europe Visibility) are still qualified to identify the needs of the Federation for the time being and can therefore be kept also for the 2013/14 PP Action Plan. C.Br asked the delegates, responsible of the various actions established last year, to make a report on the current status and the achievements of their projects.

2012 CORE PROJECTS

EU & COE POLICIES

PP 01 – PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION DIRECTIVE (PQD) [2005/36/EC] Project manager: Fritz AUWECK (BDLA) [+ BAK Liaison office in Brussels]

F.Aw gave the Committee a detailed report, supported by slides, on the achieved results, the current actions and the future initiatives related to the PQD project, probably one of the most important opportunities for LA professionals in Europe. K.Gr, T.Sp and D.Vc declared their willingness to join the ‘PQD Working Group’ to help F.Aw in his demanding task. Here below the content of the slides and the most relevant notes/comments of the subsequent discussion.

PQD Status (July 2013)

Slide 1. - COMMON TRAINING FRAMEWORK (49.a) The Directive creates the basis for a new system of automatic recognition for professions, not previously included. For example, landscape architects, interior architects, town planners. The common training framework (CTF) will set mini-mum requirements and will not replace national training frameworks. It was not agreed that the CTF is to be directly related to the five levels of qualification (Art. 11), where the time of education and the type of education are the main criteria for ‘two-way’ recognition. The European Commission was adamantly against this due to negative experiences in the past. The European Parliament was not successful in its at-tempt to change this position. The qualification of members of specific professions will now be secured by setting up a “Catalogue of Competences” for special groups of professions. Representatives of professions and the relevant authorities of at least one third of the member states are invited ex-plicitly to submit proposals for a Common Training Framework (Art. 49.a, par. 2.a).

Slide 2. - QUALIFICATION LEVELS (Art.11, 13 - par. 4) The five levels of qualification have been retained as core to the system of ‘two-way’ recognition (qualifications which are under the system of automatic recognition). This means that in future qualifications will also be classified by the duration of the education programme and type of education received. The Directive will also allow the possibility for linkages between the different levels of qualification (this allowance has been widened in relation to objectives of the existing Directive). The effect of this may well be that in an increasing number of situations it will be necessary to prove that an equivalent level of education has been reached by alternative and appropriate compensatory measures.

Slide 3. - PROFESSIONAL CARD

The Directive introduces the instrument of a professional card, which should accelerate the recognition process. The introduction of professional cards is dependent upon the specific profession manifesting “sufficient interest” for this to happen. The professional card will be issued as an “electronic certificate” by the relevant national authority.

Slide 4. - DESIGN OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINEESHIP (Art. 46, par. 4) Practical working times (the gaining of practical professional experience) will be focused towards professional practice and is highlighted by including the term ‘professional traineeship’. The details include what can be accepted as rele-vant professional experience and professional traineeship and when the traineeship has to be done – i.e. directly after finishing the course of study or within a specifically defined timeframe.




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Slide 5. - PARTIAL PROFESSIONAL ACCESS (Art. 4.f) The Directive now recognises something referred to as “partial access”. It requires the introduction of a mitigation process whereby professional access can be achieved if the professional education is cut short and only partial qualifi-cation is secured. Partial access is not possible for any members of professions which are included within the automatic recognition sys-tem (this works at the moment for Architects but not for Landscape Architects). Partial access can be refused (e.g. by examination) if reasons of common interest exist (Art.46.f, par. 3).

Slide 6. - URGENT NEXT STEPS (IFLA EUROPE) a) IFLA Europe should now submit the ‘Common Training Framework’ for landscape architects to the European

Commission. b) IFLA Europe should try to identify 1/3 of its member countries which will support the setting up of a ‘Common

Training Framework’ and, via this process, automatic ‘recognition’ for Landscape Architects. c) IFLA Europe should identify a clear understanding for the introduction and establishment of ‘Professional

Cards’ for Landscape Architects and submit this to Commission (Yes or No).

COMMITTEE’S COMMENTS & NOTES

[Slides 1 and 2] The PQD system fixed five levels of qualification: the landscape architects are, with other eighty other different professions, within the fifth one (the highest). But now, as agreed on last 12th of June, this system is about to change and be replaced by a new one – at present in drafting stages - which estab-lishes two different parallel channels for recognition: ‘automatic recognition’ and ‘general recognition’ for those who are included within the Article 46 and the other individual categories. The Article 49.a gives the landscape architects the possibility to reach the automatic recognition. At the moment the PQD is subject to a confirming process and requires to be implemented at national level.

[Slide 3] The argument of a ‘professional card’ for landscape architects raised a lot of interest among the at-tendees, but also some problems. Actually, an ‘electronic certificate’ could be a useful instrument able to state the presence and the professionalism of landscape architects, making easier for them to work in Europe. But the Directive is too vague about it: for instance, it’s stated that the card should be issued by some ‘relevant national authorities’. What does it means? Which are these relevant bodies entitled to pro-duce the card? IFLA Europe should discuss a clear understanding about this issue. And firstly: is IFLA Europe really interested in it? How do the member associations benefit from that? In other words, do IFLA Europe professionals need this ‘professional card’? Maybe not all member associations are likewise interested in it, nevertheless it could be an asset for those living in European countries where the landscape architects are not recognised yet. This topic is worth being discussed into the national associations, but there are required more details: F.Aw were asked for more information to be sent the delegates, who will take it back to their own organisations for close scrutiny. If member associations will decide in a positive way, then to get the card is not a problem.

[Slide 4 ] This topic needs to be discussed in the next future with the member associations.

[Slide 5] ‘Partial access’ is intended as a mitigation process for those professionals without a full education, but this measure does not concern the landscape architects. Furthermore, IFLA Europe has its own guidelines on education, agreed and accepted by all member associations, which can be used to clarify the intent and supply information during the Common Training Framework to be held in autumn.

[Slide 6] All these actions are crucial for IFLA Europe purpose and its members’ professional future: hopefully this time national associations will discuss and take their decisions in good time in order to give the project manager and the working group the possibility to act as required.

PP 02 – EU-TEACH/2 - CESEELA

Project manager: Fritz AUWECK (BDLA) – Working group: Andreja Tutundzic (UPAS/SALA), Tony Williams (ILI, Vp Edu), Krzysztof Herman (LAA/SAK)

F.Aw reported the Committee that the project, in spite of its importance for LA education, couldn’t get any appropriate funding and therefore cannot be carried on any longer.




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New 2013 PP item – GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Spokesman: Fritz AUWECK (BDLA)

F.Aw told the Committee - again with the help of some slides - that last May the European Commission adopted a new project named ‘Green Infrastructure’ (which doesn’t mean only protection of nature). This time, differently from what happened with the PQD, IFLA Europe has the opportunity to jump into this pro-ject from the beginning, but it’s compulsory to agree to it, establish a working group and choose the respon-sible person who will to take an active part in future meetings by the 15

th of November. Here below the con-

tents of the slides.

Slide 1 - GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (from Press release) The European Commission adopted today (May 13

th) a new strategy for encouraging the use of green infrastructure,

and for ensuring that the enhancement of natural processes becomes a systematic part of spatial planning. Green Infrastructure is a tried and tested tool that uses nature to provide ecological, economic and social benefits. In-stead of building flood protection infrastructure, for example, a green infrastructure solution would be to allow a natu-ral wetland to absorb the excess water from heavy rain.

Slide 2 - The strategy launched today will focus on: • Promoting green infrastructure in the main policy areas such as agriculture, forestry, nature, water, marine

and fisheries, regional and cohesion policy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, transport, energy, dis-aster prevention and land use policies. By the end of 2013, the Commission will develop guidance to show how green infrastructure can be integrated into the implementation of these policies from 2014 to 2020.

• Improving research and data, strengthening the knowledge base and promoting innovative technologies that support green infrastructure.

• Improving access to finance for green infrastructure projects – the Commission will set up an EU financing fa-cility by 2014 together with the European Investment Bank to support green infrastructure projects.

• Supporting EU-level GI projects – by the end of 2015, the Commission will carry out a study to assess the op-portunities for developing an EU-wide network of green Infrastructure.

Slide 3 (from Press release) Next Steps By the end of 2017, the Commission will review progress on developing Green Infrastructure and publish a report on the lessons learnt together with recommendations For future action.

For more information: Link to the communication and citizen summary: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ecosystems/index_en.htm

For a Video New Release on Green Infrastructure, see: http://www.tvlink.org/

See also: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ecosystems/

Slide 4 - Result of IFLA Europe consultations with DG Env

Possibilities of participation for IFLA Europe: 1. Meeting in Brussels October/begin of November with DG Env for exchange of Information – other organisa-

tions will be also invited. IFLA Europe sent expression of interest this week. 2. EU commission proposes to the relevant committee end of September 13

th to establish a working group for

implementation of green infrastructure in Europe. If committee agrees a call for interest will be sent out and IFLA Europe can apply. The first meeting will be probably on 15/11/13.

3. We got the proposal to contact the economic and social committee (Mr Versmann) for further possibilities of collaboration. The committee is working out a report about green infrastructure.

COMMITTEE’S COMMENTS & NOTES

Before joining the project and take part to the meeting, IFLA Europe should have a clear idea of its objectives and what the landscape architects could really do. How can IFLA Europe give its help? Although already quoted within the slide 3, D.Vc remembered the delegates, in order to help them better understand the problem, the link where it’s possible to get more details (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ecosystems/index_en.htm). ‘Green Infrastruc-ture’ could be a very important project for European citizens and to enhance Europe’s natural capital. Here below some preliminary statements downloaded from the European Commission’s website:

“What is Green Infrastructure? Green Infrastructure is addressing the spatial structure of natural and semi-natural ar-eas but also other environmental features which enable citizens to benefit from its multiple services. The underlying principle of Green Infrastructure is that the same area of land can frequently offer multiple benefits if its ecosystems

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ecosystems/index_en.htm




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are in a healthy state. Green Infrastructure investments are generally characterized by a high level of return over time, provide job opportunities, and can be a cost-effective alternative or be complementary to 'grey' infrastructure and in-tensive land use change. It serves the interests of both people and nature.”

After a very lively debate, several people declared to be interested in participating in the Green Infrastructure working group [e.g. F.Aw (BDLA), A.Cn (ASoP), T.Dm (HALA), K.Gr (ÖGLA), L.Lv (ISALA), S.Mh (HALA), I.Ph (LI), K.Sm (SZKT/CLGS), , A.Ss (AIAPP), D.Vc (BVTL/ABAJP)], but it is not clearly stated yet who should have to be its responsible. PP 03 – EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE CONVENTION (ELC)

Project manager: Carlo BRUSCHI (AIAPP, Vp PP)

For the time being, ELC is still the most important tools we have at disposal for developing the European peo-ple’s awareness about the importance of landscape architecture profession and professionals. Hence the emphasis given to the research into the ELC enforcement/achievements within the European countries and the role played in that by the member associations. The survey, carried out by C.Br himself during the four years of his Vp PP office, has now to be considered brought to the conclusion. The Committee agreed that it’s time for IFLA Europe to move to another and more concerned with world-wide issues phase, strengthening and taking a more active part in the related international bodies and projects, like the International Land-scape Convention (ILC) Committee, CIVILSCAPE, UNISCAPE, etc., to be used as common platforms for further actions in the field under the responsibility of the PP Vice-president. This project will be led by A.Cn, and C.Br, K.Sm and E.Wd declared their willingness to take part in the working group.

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PP 04 – European Professional Laws & Rules – Reports from Brussels

Project manager: Fritz AUWECK (BDLA) [+ BAK Liaison office in Brussels]

F.Aw reported the Committee that this service to IFLA Europe, carried out summarising and adapting to the needs of the Federation the reports of the BAK office in Brussels, seems not to have been so important for IFLA Europe as it should have. Therefore, he would like to continue it only twice or three times more, hoping to get some positive answer from the member associations. The Committee thanked F.Aw for his work and concern, agreed with his proposal but decided to move the item from the core to the complementary pro-jects.

PATH TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

PP 05 – NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS’ MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Project manager: Anna SESSAREGO (AIAPP)

A.Ss gave the Committee a short report on the interesting achievements of the survey she carried since last GA in St. Petersburg (and still in progress) about member associations’ requirements for landscape architects to be accepted as full members. The research is not finished yet, but it emerged from the inquiry that IFLA Europe members do not have equal – or even similar – attitude: some of them are inclined to give more sig-nificance to the education, others to the professional practice, depending on the different practice conditions in their countries. A recommendation for a common praxis on this issue is still difficult to be agreed, and it is to be hoped that the members could start to compare and adjust their requirements. The Committee, al-though thought it opportune to move the survey to the complementary projects, stressed that for IFLA Europe future strategic plan it’s very important to have a global ‘picture’ about the all requirements from each national association, and that a conclusion should be made as soon as possible. A.Ss declared to be will-ing to carry on the study, but help is needed.

IFLA EUROPE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS – IFLA EUROPE VISIBILITY

PP 06 – MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS’ DOCUMENTS DATABASE Project manager: Carlo BRUSCHI (Vp PP, AIAPP)

As already reported to the GA, C.Br told the Committee that, at present, there are 101 documents within the IFLA Europe electronic database (Statutes, Constitutions, Articles of Associations, Regulations, Code of Ethics or Professional Conduct and other important subsidiary papers), all immediately available for members’ checking and downloading. Unfortunately, in spite of the repeated call to order, some member associations did not send, , their basic documents yet, while others have still to fulfil the obligation to translate in English their papers as required. But the most is already done: from now on the database has only to be updated if

1 Carlo Bruschi and Klara Salzmann, whose terms of office are going to be over, have to check whether it’s possible for them to participate.

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and when necessary. As a consequence, the Committee decided, even though admitting its importance, that the documents database is more an ‘administrative’ service than a core project, and therefore must be moved to the complementary ones and periodically updated by the Vice-president ‘Professional Practice’.

PP 07 – ‘BOTTOM-UP & SMALL SCALE’ ACTIONS – -

Project managers: Marina CERVERA (Secr. Gen, AEP) - Carlo BRUSCHI (Vp PP, AIAPP)

C.Br told the Committee that, in spite of some communication problems, the so-called ‘Pecha Kucha’ project (that is the possibility for the member associations to make a very short slides presentation about their best practices on selected landscape architecture topics) found a flattering favour with the members. This year, being the first time for this initiative to be held (almost an experiment), the associations were be given per-mission to choose the topics of the their presentations, but the future the slides show shall have to be based on specific arguments to be identified by the PP Committee. The delegates came to the decision that the item for the next ‘Pecha Kucha’ show shall most probably have to be the ‘Green Infrastructure’.

COMPLEMENTARY PROJECTS

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SERVICES

PP 08 – BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) Project manager: none

BIM is a serious problem quickly increasing across the whole Europe, but IFLA Europe has not enough human resources to set up a specific project/working group: we have to wait for further developments in the situa-tion.

PP 09 – POLITICS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Project manager: Andjelka JEVTOVIC (UPAS/SALA)

A.Jv reported that very few members took part to her survey on the influence of politics on landscape archi-tecture professional practice, and presented the outcomes she got so far. But the issue, especially in East European countries, is really a problem and requires further investigations. The aim of this research is to col-lect the experiences of different associations and try to find the reasons: all IFLA Europe members are invited to co-operate.

PP 10 – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS & PUBLIC SPACES

Project manager: Klara SALZMANN (SZKT/CLGS)

The project, still to be clarified and structured at the time of the previous GA in St. Petersburg, in the autumn of 2012 were put into practice as a cross-country co-operation on Public Spaces in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, giving rise to an interesting exhibition that toured the participating countries. A good example that should be followed by the other members.


PP 11 – LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROFESSION Project manager: Sirle SALMISTU (ELAU)

The Committee stated that this survey on legal requirements and professional competences and titles for landscape architectural practice in Europe, not realised yet, has to be considered as an integral part of the PQD project and therefore not to be carried out as an independent research.


PP 13 – ‘BOTTOM-UP & SMALL SCALE’ ACTIONS – IFLA EUROPE EXPERTS Project manager: none

PP 13 – ‘BOTTOM-UP & SMALL SCALE’ ACTIONS – IFLA EUROPE GUERRILLA Project manager: none

These projects were not realised. For the time being IFLA Europe seems not to have enough human resources to carry them out.




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FURTHER COMMITTEE’S ADVICE, COMMENTS & NOTES

IFLA Europe should find a mechanism and set up a strategy for influencing deciding bodies and promoting landscape architecture to the decision makers; put the landscape architecture in focus of the public and poli-ticians; change people perception about landscape architects’ work.

Study a road-map on how IFLA/IFLA Europe member associations could collaborate on the international and European level in order to rise the public awareness about the importance of landscape architecture.

Find a method to nurture the initiatives happening during the General Assemblies: how can we make them survive and thrive? Promote better relationships and exchanges of information/points of views among the member associations; start Dropbox communications by means of specific folders.

PP STRATEGIC & ACTION PLAN 2013/14

As a consequence of the above suggestions, comments and advice, the Professional Practice Strategic & Action Plan have to undergone some modifications as follows.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2013/14 STRATEGIC PLAN

core projects complementary projects

EU & COE POLICIES

Promote and lobby for Landscape Architecture Policies at European and National level

Investigate legal requirements, status, competences and titles of landscape profession/professionals across Europe Set up a strategy for influencing deciding bodies and promoting landscape architecture to the decision makers

Investigate the influence of politics on landscape architecture and the relationships/co-operations among landscape architects and other landscape professionals (architects, public spaces planners, urban planners, engineers, agronomists, etc.)

Investigate legal requirements, status, competences and titles of landscape profession/professionals across Europe

◊ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION DIRECTIVE (PQD) [2005/36/EC]

◊ EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL LAWS AND RULES

◊ LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROFESSION

◊ POLITICS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

◊ GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

◊ INTERNATIONAL & EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE CONVENTIONS (ILC & ELC)


Investigate requirements and modifications processes going on across Europe about Landscape Architecture, Landscape Plan-ning, Urban Planning and Public Space Design to raise the awareness about their effects on landscape architectural profes-sions and human environment

Investigate National Associations’ membership requirements

◊ NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS’ MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SERVICES - IFLA EUROPE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS –IFLA EUROPE VISIBILITY

Collate, update and circulate member associations basic & remarkable documents

Organize and put into practice congresses, seminars, conferences and workshops on the arising professional thematic issues (landscape planning systems, landscape urbanism, water systems, green infrastructures, etc.)

Organize and put into practice appropriate and timely actions to show the best Landscape Architecture practices, share the knowledge/skills of LA professionals and intervene wherever IFLA Europe opinion/advices are needed or requested

Promote better relationships, timely exchanges of information/points of view and the collaboration among IFLA /IFLA Europe member associations at the international and European level

◊ ‘BOTTOM-UP’ & ‘SMALL SCALE’ ACTIONS – PECHA KUCHA

◊ MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS’ DOCUMENTS DATABASE




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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2013/14 ACTION PLAN

CORE PROJECTS

ref. topics & projects project responsible [working group] status

EU & COE POLICIES

PP 01 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION DIRECTIVE (PQD) [2005/36/EC] Professional Mobility and Recognition

FRITZ AUWECK (BDLA) [Karl Grimm – (ÖGLA), Toño Sopesens (AEP), Didier Van-cutsem (BVTL/ABAJP) + BAK liaison office in Brussels]

in progress

PP 02

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Strategy for encouraging the use of green infrastructure, ensuring the enhancement of natural processes as part of spatial planning, and providing ecological, economic and social benefits

FRITZ AUWECK (BDLA) [Andrei Condoros (ASoP), Tamas Domotor (HALA), Karl Grimm (ÖGLA), Leor Lovinger (ISALA), San-dor Mohacsi (HALA), Ian Phillips (LI), Klara Salzmann (SZKT/CLGS), Anna Sessarego (AIAPP), Didier Vancutsem (BVTL/ABAJP),

to be set up

PP 03 INTERNATIONAL & EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE CONVENTION (ILC &

ELC) Actions for ILC & ELC evolution/implementation

ANDREI CONDOROS (ASoP) [Carlo Bruschi (AIAPP), Klara Salzmann (SZKT/CLGS), Emily Wade (Sweriges Arkitekter)]

to be set up

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SERVICES - PATH TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

PP 04 NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS’ MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Survey on national associations’ educational & profes-sional membership requirements

ANNA SESSAREGO (AIAPP) in progress


PP 05

‘BOTTOM-UP & SMALL-SCALE’ ACTIONS – PECHA KUCHA Very short slides presentation of national associations about their best practices on selected landscape archi-tecture topics.

MARINA CERVERA (Secretary General, AEP) VICE-PRESIDENT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

in progress

COMPLEMENTARY PROJECTS

ref. topics & projects project responsible [working group] Status

EU & COE POLICIES

PP 06

EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL LAWS & RULES Reports from Brussels on Common Market and legal is-sues, energy and environment, sustainability, support programmes and international affairs of EU

FRITZ AUWECK (BDLA) [+ BAK liaison office in Brussels]

in progress

PP 07 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROFESSION Survey on legal requirements, competences and titles for LA professional practice in Europe

TO BE APPOINTED to be done

PP 08 POLITICS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Survey on the influence of politics on landscape architec-ture professional practice

ANDJELKA JEVTOVIC (UPAS/SALA) in progress


PP 09 NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS’ MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Survey on national associations’ educational & profes-sional membership requirements

ANNA SESSAREGO (AIAPP) in progress

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SERVICES - IFLA EUROPE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS –IFLA EUROPE VISIBILITY

PP 10 MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS DOCUMENTS DATABASE National associations’ basic & remarkable documents collecting, updating and supervision

VICE-PRESIDENT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE in progress

October 14th, 2013

IFLA Europe Vice-president ‘Professional Practice’

(Carlo Bruschi)

Documents

Professional Practice Committee meeting minutes