CALL FOR PAPER - IFLA APR 2025
IFLA ASIA - PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
LOCATION : Jio World Convention Center, Mumbai - Maharashtra
EVENT DATE : 14/Nov/2025 - 15/Nov/2025
IFLA is the global voice of landscape architecture. Representing over 77 national associations, IFLA connects landscape architects across five regions to advocate for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive environments. The Asia Pacific Region (APR) is one of its most vibrant regions, encompassing rapidly urbanizing countries that are at the frontline of climate change, biodiversity loss, and urban expansion.
SUB-THEMES FOR PAPERS
Questioning the Status Quo : The need for a paradigm shift; experiments and overlaps in pedagogy, practice, and research
Challenging the pedagogy, practice, and research, this sub-theme encourages the profession to evolve boldly that match the urgency of today’s changing needs. To change the way that landscapes are taught, envisioned, and realized, this theme encourages landscape architects as change-makers and invites risk, creativity, and collaboration for interdisciplinary research.
Need for Re-examining the Development Paradigm: Diverse ecosystems, contexts, and tensions
Investigating how various ecosystems and communities are impacted by current growth and development models, which frequently result in imbalance and conflict. This sub-theme challenges us to critically define the meaning of progress and calls for the profession as a mediator between social and ecological systems.
Cultural and Regional Contextuality: A Tool for Rethinking Growth
Landscapes are not just ecological systems — they are also cultural expressions. Regional customs and practices often embody sustainable ways of living with the land, passed down through generations. Designing with these in mind creates landscapes that are rooted in place, rather than imposed upon it. These cultural and regional identity prevents homogenization, revive vernacular ecologies, and provide a tool for rethinking “growth” as regenerative rather than expansion.
Ecological and Social Ethics : Human as a part of the larger network
Acknowledging the interconnectedness of all living systems and challenging human-centric worldviews, the theme encourages ethical, inclusive design methods that are just, uphold social justice, and balance ecological rhythms at all scales. This invites landscape architects to reimagine their role not merely as designers of space for people, but as stewards of life in all its forms— creating places that are fair, healing, and alive.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for Abstracts Opens : 15/Jul/2025
Last Date for Submission of Abstract : 15/Sep/2025
Acceptance of Abstracts : 30/Sep/2025
Submission of Working Paper : 27/Oct/2025
Oral presentation Submission and Poster Submission : 03/Nov/2025
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please carefully follow these guidelines for submitting your abstracts to IFLA APR 2025 :
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All papers will be triple-blind peer reviewed
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Registration is mandatory for all categories, paper presenters, poster presenters, and attendees.
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All presenters must attend the conference in person; there is no provision for online presentations.
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Scientific committee has the right to reject any abstract or paper which does not fulfil the requirements
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Post conference the full papers will be reviewed and selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings with a publishing house. The proceedings will most probably be sent for Scopus indexing.
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All authors listed on the abstract must have reviewed and approved the content, and the submitting author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all provided information.
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By submitting, the authors grant permission for the abstract to be published by the organizers and accept that it may be published in its original form without editorial changes.
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The schedule for oral and poster presentations will be shared one week before the event.
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Abstract submission must be done using the registered email address of the primary author, which was used during registration
ABSTRACT PREPARATION GUIDELINES
Proper formatting ensures your abstract is effectively presented and evaluated. Please adhere to these essential guidelines:
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstract title should not exceed 20 words
The abstract should be entered as plain text; it must not contain any HTML elements.
Abstracts are to be submitted online using the given link
3-5 Keywords should be provided to represent the content of the abstract
Registration must be completed before the submission of abstract
The main text body must not contain any personal information of the author
Abstract submission must be done using the registered email address of the primary author, which was used during registration
The abstract should contain up to 500 words
Oral Presentation Guidelines
Presentation will be conducted in English
All presentations must be conducted in person.
File for paper presentation should be in Microsoft PowerPoint format (.pptx) only. File size is limited to 50 MB.
Paper Presentations must follow the guidelines
Authors are expected to carry a copy of presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint format (.pptx) and Portable Document Format (.pdf) format in flash drive
For papers with more than one author, only the presenting author needs to be registered. Other authors need to register as co-author only if they are attending the conference. In case the co- author of one paper is the Primary author of another, they need not register again as co-author - Question
Poster Submission Guidelines
Poster Size is A0, Portrait
Posters failing to follow the guidelines will be rejected without consideration of their qualities
Poster must not contain any AI generated content or plagiarism (Verbatim/Embedded/self- absorbed/accidental)
File size is limited to 100 MB.
The text in the Poster must be written in English Language.
Poster must follow the guidelines provided in the Poster Template
The file should be in PDF only with 300 dpi.
The posters will be printed and exhibited by the organizers
Working Paper Submission Guidelines
The file should be in Portable Document Format (.pdf) only.
File size is limited to 10 MB.
Paper must not contain any AI generated content or plagiarism (Verbatim/Embedded/self- absorbed/accidental)
Papers must follow the guidelines provided in the Paper Template
Papers failing to follow the guidelines will be rejected without consideration of their qualities
Paper must be written in English Language.
Papers are limited to a minimum of 2500 and a maximum of 5000 words (including title, abstract, images, figures, captions, and references)
NEED ANY HELP ?
For any query please send email to the following address
callforpaper@iflaapr2025.in
We look forward to your valuable contributions!
Warm Regards,
Scientific Committee
IFLA APR 2025 - Jio World Convention Center, Mumbai Maharashtra