Salerno hosts AIAPP national conference on landscape and climate change

The Italian Association of Landscape Architects (AIAPP) held its national assembly in Salerno, focusing on the preservation of historical gardens and landscapes amidst the challenges of climate change. The conference, titled “Custodire il verde della storia,” addressed how extreme heat, intense rainfall, and droughts affect green spaces.

Experts emphasized that maintaining historical gardens requires a shift from large-scale restoration projects to consistent, long-term maintenance. Participants noted that healthy urban greenery provides essential services, such as lowering street temperatures and creating social spaces. The discussion also extended to urban infrastructure, including the environmental impact of construction materials like concrete.

Dante Parisi, a manager at Heidelberg Materials, addressed the necessity of reducing CO2 emissions in cement production, stating that the design world must change its operational methods to adopt more innovative and courageous approaches.