Professional Practice

Chapter and Regional Climate Action Committee Outline

Purpose

• Inspire greater climate action
• Coordinate with other ASLA Chapter chairs on climate action
• Create connection point for regional collaboration on climate action
• Provide member and public education and outreach about landscape architecture and the climate crisis

Organizational positioning 

• Committee Chair: an officially recognized leadership position (even if non-voting) within the chapter
• Reports to the chapter’s leadership committee

Committee Responsibilities

Coordinating

• Participate in quarterly and/or annual meetings with other chapter Climate Action Committees
• Join the ASLA Climate Action Network Basecamp team to stay up-to-date on news and opportunities from the national-level ASLA Climate Action Committee 
• Coordinate efforts with other chapter Climate Action Committees in your region
• Serve as liaison between academic programs and the chapter
• Serve as a liaison between student chapters and the chapter

Connecting 

• Work with national and regional partners to contribute to maintain a mailing list of climate action experts and volunteers 
• Contribute information about climate impacts, solutions, and projects in the region to ASLA National
• Be a liaison between the chapter and other local professional organizations and community organizations active in climate action
• Lead the conversation about climate action by following local issues and networking with local experts of any discipline

Educating and Outreach

• Lead organization of chapter webinars, regional webinars, and in-person educational events related to climate action
• Use the Field Guide to Climate Action for ASLA Members to guide to engage members and firms in the advancement of climate action
• Share updates and accomplishments with members and the public through the Chapter website, newsletters, and social media

Please reach out to propractice@asla.org for additional questions.