IFLA Webinar Series: Designing Nature-Positive Landscapes: Integrating Circular Economy Principles

IFLA successfully hosted our second webinar as part of our 2025 Webinar Series, bringing together thought leaders to explore how circular economy principles and nature-positive design can transform landscapes.

With an incredible panel featuring Nick Jeffries (Ellen MacArthur Foundation), Audrey Timm (AIPH), Kathryn Moore (West Midlands National Park Lab; IFLA), Maria Ignatieva (URBIO), and Elisabeth Belpaire (ISOCARP)—and expertly moderated by Marina Cervera—the discussion tackled the urgent need for sustainable, regenerative landscapes.

Key discussions

1.     Integrating Circular Economy in Landscape Architecture – Eliminating waste, reusing materials, and regenerating nature are key to creating more resilient and sustainable landscapes.

2.     Horticulture’s Role in Urban Sustainability – Innovative practices such as water-efficient irrigation, composting, and native plant propagation can enhance biodiversity while reducing resource consumption.

3.     Collaboration is Key – Landscape architects, planners, ecologists, engineers, and communities must work together to drive successful nature-positive projects.

4.     Policy & Planning for a Sustainable Future – Urban and regional planning frameworks must evolve to integrate circular economy principles and nature-based solutions.

5.     Measuring Impact & Scaling Innovations – Tracking biodiversity, ecosystem health, and well-being is crucial to refining and expanding nature-positive strategies in urban and protected landscapes.

Missed the Webinar? Watch the Full Recording Here:

Stay tuned for our next session as we continue to explore the future of sustainable landscapes!