IFLA Europe Council of Europe working group
Project denomination: Council of Europe Landscape Convention WG
Chairperson: Katerina Gkoltsiou, IFLA Europe Interim Past President
Project reference person in Exco: Project Manager, Indra Purs, IFLA Europe President
Group members: Niek Hazendonk, Delegate Netherlands, Ana Luengo, (PP and Honorary Member), Tony Williams (PP)(Ireland), Michael Oldham ((PP and Honorary Member), Katerina Gkoltsiou (Interim Past President)
- About us
The working group was formulated under the Presidency of Ana Luengo in 2015. During all this period IFLA EU through the CoE WG has also presented a number of papers at workshops, conferences and meetings organised by the European Landscape Convention. IFLA EU is now recognised as an International Non-governmental Organisation (INGO) and is officially invited as an Observer to both conferences, meetings and workshops of the European Landscape Convention, to plenary sessions of the CDCCP – the Steering Committee for Culture, Heritage and Landscape, as well as to the Council of Ministers meetings. It is also represented in CINGO – Conference of International Non-governmental Organisations.
The Working Group seeks to
1) Promote the profession of landscape architects at ministerial level within the Council of Europe, raising the overall awareness of diverse expertise and competences of landscape architects in both the public and private sectors, and
2) Represent landscape architecture as a diverse and relevant profession involved in the planning, design, management and science of landscape architecture and the environment, but also a professional body that is in sustainable, resilient development that helps to mitigate climate change and resist biodiversity loss. More about the group can be found at: https://iflaeurope.eu/index.php/site/general/council-of-europe
2. Position description
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers, members of IFLA EUROPE National Associations, delegates, and honorary members to join the group and contribute to the above outlined goals.
We are seeking for Landscape Architects who:
- Are familiar with the CoE’s work and procedures through their position at the national governmental level.
- Have connections with other organisations involved with the CoE
- Are working on topics as prescribed under the specific goals of the Landscape Convention
- Have experience in dealing and working with their national government on landscape-related matters
- Are familiar with IFLA Europe’s goals and activities
- Good English and/or French language skills are a prerequisite.
3. Tasks
Group members contribute their expertise and professional experience in a constructive and collaborative environment, with the aim of enhancing the visibility of IFLA EUROPE at events organised by the Council of Europe and supporting relevant Council of Europe activities. Meetings are conducted online, subject to members’ availability. Participation in Council of Europe events may be requested, as appropriate and when deemed necessary.
4. Application procedure
Interested candidates can send their CV and a motivation letter to IFLA Europe Secretariat (secretariat@iflaeurope.eu) for the attention of the Chair of the working group.
