The Plateau State Council of the Society of Landscape Architects of Nigeria (SLAN) has recently concluded its annual ‘Green WALK for a Green Space’ campaign, starting from secretariat junction and terminating at Miango junction, championing walking as a pivotal strategy to reduce carbon emissions and confront climate change head-on. This initiative sought to underscore the manifold physical and social advantages of walking, particularly as an alternative to short-distance transportation.
SLAN cordially invited members of the public, government dignitaries, and community leaders to actively participate in the campaign, accentuating the imperative of rejuvenating Jos, Plateau state into a ‘walkable city’. Central to this endeavor is the crucial need for collaborative efforts to amplify the city’s allure and foster environmental sustainability. Concurrently, SLAN emphasized the imperative of erecting green infrastructure to nurture outdoor engagement and foster a culture of walking.
The Chairman of the Plateau State Council of SLAN emphasised the critical urgency of endorsing the establishment of Landscape Architecture departments within tertiary institutions to effectively combat climate change. Amidst escalating temperatures, SLAN has underscored the pressing need to mitigate urban heat islands by embarking on extensive tree planting initiatives, integrating water features, and deploying heat-reflective materials to cultivate inviting walking environments.
Mr. Amos Alao, President of SLAN, reaffirmed the campaign’s primary objective of catalysing awareness about climate change and spotlighting the sustainable remedies proffered by landscape architects. He issued a fervent call to action, urging Nigerians to throw their support behind the Landscape Architecture bill currently under review at the National Assembly, stressing its utmost urgency.
