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Climate & Biodiversity Action
"We know that the problems and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises are intertwined" — ASLA Past President Kona Gray, FASLA, PLA.
Landscape architects are committed to advancing climate & biodiversity action through their projects and operations. They plan and design nature-based solutions at all scales to help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase resilience, and enhance biodiversity — all in an equitable way. ASLA's Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan for 2026-2030 guides our collective progress and our member-led Climate & Biodiversity Action Committee develops resources for practitioners and educators to implement the plan.
Our New Plan
Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan (2026-2030)
News & Insights
THE DIRT
Covers planning and design solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss and features the work of landscape architects.
Conversations on Landscape Architecture
Interviews with landscape architecture thought-leaders
Making the Case for Nature-Based Solutions
Research and Analysis
Analysis on the economic benefits of nature-based solutions; peer-reviewed research on extreme heat and biodiversity; and research from ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Fellows. Supported by ASLA Fund grants.
Case Studies
More than 55 case studies on climate and biodiversity solutions in the U.S. and worldwide.
Video Series
A series of 101 videos on climate and biodiversity positive design, featuring landscape architects. Created for clients, partners, and the general public.
Survey Results
Viable survey data to make the case to clients and partners on climate and biodiversity positive design
Resources for Practitioners
Practice and Operations Guides
More than 400 pages of accessible guides from the ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Committee, explaining how to decarbonize design and specifications, increase biodiversity, support climate justice, reduce office greenhouse gas emissions, and more.
Climate & Biodiversity Action 101 Webinar Series
Series of 20+ webinars developed by the Climate & Biodiversity Committee. Free for ASLA Members. Earn 1.0 PDH per webinar.
Product Guides & EPD Directory
Guides by the ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Committee on how to navigate environmental product data and have smart conversations with product manufacturers. And a directory of products with environmental product declarations (EPDs).
The Sustainable SITES Initiative® (SITES)®
SITES is a rating system that guides, evaluates and certifies a project’s sustainability in the planning, design, construction and management of landscapes and other outdoor spaces.
Get Involved
Introduction to ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action
Learn how we are organized and the roles of the Plan, Committee, Network, and Chapters
Connect with Your Chapter Climate & Biodiversity Action Leaders
Find out how you can contribute
Climate & Biodiversity Advocacy
Learn more about our advocacy at the Federal level.