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.
Explore Climate & Biodiversity Action Resources
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 economic benefits, peer-reviewed research on extreme heat and biodiversity, and research from ASLA's Climate & Biodiversity Action Fellows. Supported by ASLA Fund grants.
Survey Results
Viable survey data to make case to clients and partners for climate and biodiversity solutions
Case Studies
More than 55 case studies on climate and biodiversity solutions in the U.S. and worldwide.
Video Series
10-part video series featuring landscape architects. Created for clients, partners, and the public.
Resources for Practitioners
Practice and Operations Guides
More than 400 pages of guides from the Climate & Biodiversity Committee on how to decarbonize design and specifications, increase biodiversity, support climate justice, reduce office greenhouse gas emissions, and more.
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.
Product Guides & EPD Directory
Guides by the Climate & Biodiversity Action Committee on how to navigate environmental product data and have conversations with product manufacturers. And a directory of products with environmental product declarations (EPDs).
Climate & Biodiversity Action 101 Webinar Series
Series of 17 webinars developed by the Climate & Biodiversity Committee. Free for ASLA Members. Earn 1.0 PDH per webinar.
Header image credit: ASLA 2025 Professional Urban Design Honor Award. China Basin Park: A Dynamic Urban Connector. San Francisco, California. SCAPE
Get Involved
Introduction to ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action
Organizational overview: Role of the Plan, Committee, Network, and Chapters