The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) is working to expand the profession through their Spring Summit and collaboration efforts like the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Africa and CLARB strategic partnership.

 
The Spring Summit was held via Zoom for CLARB board members and ASLA members and updated professionals on licensure legislation and Uniform Standard adoption on April 2.

The IFLA Africa partnership and subsequent signed memorandum of understanding comes after several months of discussion between CLARB president Joel Kurokawa and IFLA Africa president Graham A Young.

In a CLARB press release Young said, "Landscape architecture is not regulated in Africa as in the United States and Canada, except in South Africa, where an act of parliament governs it. Most African national associations operate on a self-regulated basis. In this context, we look forward to our collaboration with CLARB. We believe that CLARB will support us in enhancing professional recognition across the continent and assist in developing a unified framework for recognition and regulation in those countries lacking governmental acknowledgement."

IFLA Africa is now the second region to partner with CLARB. In 2023, IFLA Americas became the first to formalize a strategic partnership to advance the profession in the western hemisphere.

"This collaboration with IFLA Africa opens remarkable opportunities to support the growth of landscape architecture across the continent," said CEO Matt Miller. "Our mutual relationship will create a two-way exchange that enriches the profession globally while addressing the distinct challenges and opportunities found throughout African communities."