Architects pledge commitment to climate action

Below are excerpts from an article that originally appeared in Golf Course Architecture.

The three largest societies of golf course architects have jointly pledged to strengthen their commitment to climate action, within a wider framework of sustainable development as set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The pledge was signed by the presidents of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA), American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA) at the EIGCA’s annual meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The three organisations’ collective commitment focuses on four areas: increasing knowledge, environmental stewardship, encouraging research and innovation and the positive impact that golf courses can have on communities and climate.

ASGCA president Jason Straka said: “I was thrilled to attend the conference and annual meeting in Iceland which covered many topics regarding climate change and how we as professional golf course architects can help to address it. I signed the pledge on behalf of ASGCA and our members, who continue our ongoing commitment towards climate action through conscientious design.”

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