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How to move humanity from planet reserves absorber to resource producer?

In line with the theme of Milano Design Week 2025 "Connected Worlds", LAND and Porsche Consulting will come together to highlight the multisectoral impact of the "Nature-Factory Manifesto", unveiled last January in Davos during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. This bold initiative envisions private companies transforming into “Factories of Nature,” embracing the role of resource producers rather than resource consumers. The event will take place at the LAND Terrace on April 9th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - in cooperation with Green City Italia.

The event organized by Green City Italia on the opening day of the most important gardening fair in Milan brought together global experts, institutions, and professionals for an engaging discussion on nature-based solutions for more sustainable and resilient cities. The conversations explored how learning from international experiences and applying tailored strategies can help cities thrive in different climates, landscapes, and scales.

A capillary Nature offering the community recreational and cultural areas immersed in greenery, while respecting the agricultural and productive vocation of the surrounding territory. These are the key elements of the winning project for the open spaces of the new Cantonal School Campus in Biasca.

Mobility and landscape are intrinsically linked, shaping how people navigate spaces. Mobility serves as the backbone of a functional system, while landscape provides the framework that sustains it. Our collective efforts emphasize the need to integrate both to create sustainable, meaningful environments.

At LAND, we believe schools should be dynamic ecosystems where learning, nature, and community converge. Our projects in the educational sector vividly illustrate how thoughtful landscape design can transform a school environment into a space that nurtures creativity, well-being, and sustainable growth.

From Passive Conservation to Active Regeneration: Advancing Nature-Positive Strategies in Urban Development, Corporate Sustainability, and Landscape Architecture for a Resilient Future

Verena Ehold, Managing Director at Umweltbundesamt - Environment Agency Austria on Embracing Nature Positivity: A Call for Transformative Change

Nestled in the picturesque Chianti landscape, the Furla Headquarters - Furla Progetto Italia - is a testament to the seamless integration of architecture and nature. Designed as a production and administrative hub for the iconic Italian fashion brand, this project redefines industrial spaces, turning them into environments that prioritize sustainability, aesthetics, and the well-being of those who inhabit them.

At LAND, our exploration and research into Nature-Positive principles began in 2023, driven by Andreas Kipar’s involvement as an international expert in landscape and planning with the WEF Nature-Positive Task Force. This prestigious opportunity led LAND Research Lab GmbH (LRL) to adopt global models and terminology, integrating them into our multidisciplinary research and supporting our landscape design projects with a global, innovative approach.

Milan’s "Raggi Verdi" strategy is transforming urban mobility and green spaces, creating a sustainable and resilient city for the future.

This month, I would like to share insights from Davos and reflect on how we, as individuals and professionals, can harness confidence, courage, strength, and responsibility to build a more resilient, nature-positive future.

We are glad to welcome back Susanne Gombert in her new role as Head of Strategic Business Development for our Düsseldorf office. For the occasion, we asked her about her journey and vision for the future.

What's the future of landscape architecture? On the winter and first student-led issue of Landscapes | Paysages, the magazine of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), Andreas Kipar engages in an inspiring conversation with Daniel Roehr, Chair of Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia, discussing the perspectives and aspirations of a new generation of professionals.

The first part of a series that will recap the journey into landscape research from 2017 until today.

Porsche Consulting and LAND present the “Nature-Factory Manifesto” during the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

We are glad to announce the promotion of Claudio Bussei to the position of Project Director at LAND Italia.

As we step into 2025, a year of reflection and celebration, I am reminded of the roots of our journey—both literally and figuratively. This year marks 35 years since the founding of LAND, a milestone that invites us to look back at how it all began and, more importantly, envision the future of #ReconnectingPeopleWithNature.

What if private companies become “Factories of Nature”?

At the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, LAND and Porsche Consulting will unveil the groundbreaking "Nature-Factory Manifesto." This bold initiative envisions private companies transforming into “Factories of Nature,” embracing the role of resource producers rather than resource consumers. The event will take place at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère on January 22nd, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

Just a few months after the start of construction works, the opening of the first section on Viale Mattioli unveils the new face of Parco del Valentino. By removing asphalt, the park enhances its ecological productivity to provide citizens with visible and measurable sustainability benefits. Funded by National Recovery and Resilience Plan and part of a broader urban redevelopment project by the city administration, the regeneration of Turin's most beloved green space marks a significant step in the collaboration between the City of Turin and LAND for the transformation of the city and its territory.

Bringing Climate Justice to Life: How Storytelling and Nature-Based Solutions Inspire Action. LAND Research Lab Member Lorenzo Pirosa Co-Creates Comic.