University News Last updated 12 December 2023
Already recognised by the Government鈥檚 latest Research Excellence Framework for its originality, significance and rigour, the West Midlands National Park (WMNP) was given an Honourable Mention by judges of the prestigious Rosa Barba Casanovas International Landscape Architecture Prize.聽
Professor of Landscape Architecture Kathryn Moore聽and leader of the WMNP Lab, an international think-tank for integrated landscape-led visioning and development, said: 鈥淥ur approach is gathering momentum around the world.聽
鈥淒isrupting the traditional view of landscape, this integrated approach is delivering impact where it matters 鈥撀燼t scale and across sectors, providing answers, identity and hope for the future.聽
鈥淚 want to thank the Rosa Barba for their recognition and for the significant shift this win represents.鈥澛�
The WMNP describes itself as 鈥渁 vehicle to help drive social, economic and environmental change鈥� in the region and has already influenced thinking within the West Midlands Combined Authority, 探花直播 City Council and the Environment Agency.聽
BCU Vice-Chancellor聽Professor David Mba聽said: 鈥淭he West Midlands National Park Lab is a core part of the University鈥檚 Research Strategy and its work is widely recognised and adopted not only across the region, but nationally and internationally.聽
鈥淭his latest recognition is yet further evidence of the quality, impact and importance of the work and we are extremely proud of Professor Moore and the whole team in driving forward this cutting-edge research and practice that the region, and the world, so desperately needs.鈥澛�
Chair of the West Midlands National Park Foundation聽Dame Fiona Reynolds DBA聽said: 鈥淚t is heartening that, faced with all the challenges we see in the world, a project like the West Midlands National Park is recognised as making a real contribution to addressing them.聽
鈥淐oming during COP28 鈥� the United Nation鈥檚 Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates 鈥� this fantastic news could not be timelier, nor more relevant. Many congratulations to Kathryn and the team 鈥� and to 探花直播 for its ongoing support of an excellent and impactful project.鈥澛�
Pictured: Professor Kathryn Moore (centre) receives recognition from the judges on behalf of the WMNP project.