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Has it already been a month since the 76th AIPH Annual Congress? Thank you to everyone who contributed to make the congress such a success! We look forward to seeing you all at our Spring Meeting in February 2025. Special thanks to Biblo, ZIELEŃ TO ŻYCIE , MPS, Royal FloraHolland, and Dopplemayr for their support.

The next AIPH Green City Briefing will explore how cities can be adapted to ensure a safe and liveable environment for future generations. For young people growing up in cities, urban green spaces provide a vital opportunity to connect with nature. This webinar will present examples of innovative urban design which is integrating green infrastructure as a response to the challenge of creating future proof cities. We will be joined by MC Sudha Kottillil, Coordinator of the Indian Chapter of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, and speaker Professor Birgitta Gatersleben, Professor of Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/eZwx8_9Y Thanks to The Worshipful Company of Gardeners for their support.

Did you know that Horticultural Expos significantly boost tourism in host cities, with effects lasting well beyond the event itself? AIPH-approved Expos, like the Suncheon Garden Expo 2023, create lasting legacies that enhance visitor experiences through Expo parks. Outdoor experiences remain popular among travellers, and ecotourism is rising, with an annual growth rate of 13.4%. Suncheon City saw increased visitors and income post-2013 Expo. Despite a pandemic-induced decline in 2021, 2023 visitor numbers surged thanks to the Suncheon Garden Expo 2023, attracting 9,812,157 visitors. The Expo surpassed 4 million visitors by its 58th day and exceeded its 8 million visitor goal with 24 days remaining. Visitor satisfaction was rated 4.47 out of 5. Read more stories of past AIPH-approved Expos at https://lnkd.in/evQwbDHK

Thank you to everyone who made the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024 happen! This wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of the AIPH team, especially Dr Audrey Timm and Timothy Blatch of the AIPH Green City team. Our dedicated President, Secretary General, and Board Members were on hand to support the team and present awards to the deserving winners. And a massive thank you to Seren Events PCO Limited for keeping the ceremony running smoothly.

I am delighted to be be attending and speaking at this leading event in Mumbai. The Indian market offers very exciting opportunities for the global horticulture industry, and I very much look forward be representing AIPH to meet industry leaders and develop networks in India.

Presenting the winners of the seven categories in the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024, plus the new AIPH Youth Award: 🍃Living Green for Biodiversity and Urban Ecosystem Restoration: Urban Green Heart Programme – City of Chengdu, China 🍃Living Green for Climate Change: Mandera Municipality’s Greening Programme – Mandera Municipality, Kenya 🍃Living Green for Health and Wellbeing: Green and Healthy Environments Program (PAVS) – City of São Paulo, Brazil 🍃Living Green for Water: Climate Change Strategy – City of Joondalup, Australia 🍃Living Green for Social Cohesion and Inclusive Communities: ResiLab BioSocial, Huerto Roma Verde – Mexico City, Mexico 🍃Living Green for Urban Infrastructure and Liveability: SPIRE – Smart Post-Industrial Regenerative Ecosystem – City of Baia Mare, Romania 🍃Living Green for Urban Agriculture and Food Systems: Curitiba’s Urban Agriculture – Prefeitura Municipal de Curitiba, Brazil 🍃AIPH Youth Award - in collaboration with Global Youth Biodiversity Network: Climate Change Strategy – City of Joondalup, Australia Thanks to the Future Green City World Congress for hosting!

The City of Chengdu, China, was named the Grand Winner of the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024 from among the seven category winners who were announced at a dedicated Awards ceremony at the Future Green City World Congress. The City of Chengdu, China, was presented the highest accolade of the competition, taking home the title of Grand Winner for their inspiring initiative, titled the “Urban Green Heart Programme.” This ground-breaking initiative, which covers an area of 1,275 square kilometres, aims to transform the Longquan Mountain, the future heart of Chengdu City, into a world-class green space set to become the largest urban forest park in the world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7UXQPuA

And the Grand Winner is.... Chengdu, China, for the Urban Green Heart Programme! Well done to all of the Finalists and Winners of the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024. Find out who the winners are on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7UXQPuA Thank you to the team at the Future Green City World Congress for hosting.

The AIPH World Green City Awards Ceremony 2024 has begun! The winners of the Awards will be revealed during this gala dinner, held at the Future Green City World Congress.

The AIPH World Green City Awards Ceremony 2024 has begun! The winners of the Awards will be revealed during this gala dinner, held at the Future Green City World Congress.