February 14, 2024
Delegates from the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association outside Expo City in Dubai, UAE, pictured from left: Alan White, Chair of CNLA Climate Change Adaptation Committee, Audrey Timm, International Association of Horticultural Producers, and Phil Paxton, Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance.
Canadian horticulture informs COP28 attendees of the numerous benefits of plants
A delegation from CNLA attended the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, UAE, this past December — present as observers in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process. This significant engagement underscores the CNLA's commitment to advocating for the benefits of greenery and nature-based solutions in the fight against climate change.
CNLA also partnered with the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA), which led a presentation on how plants can contribute to the resilience of the rural and urban environment.
“It was encouraging to hear from many that our presentation was well-received and that we were able to have had a direct impact now on at least a few individuals,” said Alan White, Chair of the CNLA’s Climate Change Adaptation Committee, who was among the panelists in the COHA presentation.
As observers, the CNLA takes on several responsibilities and has access to numerous opportunities. These include: advocacy and knowledge sharing; collaboration and partnership with governments, NGOs and climate change stakeholders; and influence on policy and decision making. Through all of this work, CNLA aims to be a catalyst for developing effective climate strategies and action