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Humanitarian Landscape Collective – https://www.humanitarianlc.org/ 

“The world is facing the growing challenges of climate change, unsustainable urbanisation and mass displacement; causing massive strain on the environmental and human systems in mostly developing nations. 

Often those most adversely affected by these issues are the world’s most vulnerable, particularly those living in informal settlements, emergency shelter or low-income housing.

They are often the people least equipped or empowered to overcome these issues and efforts to improve their situation coming mostly from the humanitarian & development sectors or self-organised efforts.

Most beneficiaries of landscape projects are those who live in high-income countries & communities and the least vulnerable to the impacts of the global challenges. 

We believe our skillset can help to overcome these impacts but have a professional and moral duty to work with the world’s most vulnerable communities who are most affected by them. 

However, very few landscape architects currently work within the humanitarian & development sectors and there is no strategic effort to focus our work in this area, such as seen in other built environment professions like architecture and engineering.”

Makesense - https://lebanon.makesense.org/ 

“makesense inspires and empowers citizens, entrepreneurs and organizations to build an inclusive and sustainable society together

We design impact programs and spark collaborations between engaged citizens, social entrepreneurs and forward-thinking organisations to collectively tackle the social and environmental issues of today.”

The Bartlett Community of Engagers - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/research/impact-bartlett/bartlett-community-engagers 

“The Bartlett Community of Engagers is a collaborative network focused on collaboration and sharing experiences of undertaking engagement work. The network is open to all staff and students within The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, and aims to promote a culture of engaged research and learning through:

• Creating a space for Bartlett staff and students to share their engagement experience
• Sharing and celebrating our efforts to work with public groups
• Regular opportunities for peer support and troubleshooting
• Collating and sharing resources, funding opportunities, and ideas”

KNOW - https://www.urban-know.com/

“KNOW is a response to growing inequalities in cities. Three-quarters of cities are now more unequal than in 1996 (UN-Habitat). Inequality directly impacts the ability of cities to deliver prosperity and resilience for all their citizens. In both the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN-Habitat New Urban Agenda, addressing growing inequality is a priority. Urban equality is a multidimensional experience for urban dwellers encompassing access to income and services, recognition of diverse social identities, and inclusion in decisions that affect them.”

Collaborative Social Science Manifesto