# African Landscape Architectures: Alternative Futures for the Field ## March 6–7, 2025 **This conference is open to the public. For more details about the conference, including how to register, please visit the** [GSD website](https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/event/african-landscape-architectures-alternative-futures-for-the-field/). The African Landscape Architectures conference brings together a wide range of landscape practices from across the continent. This two-day hybrid event highlights the transformative potential of decolonizing design to address social injustices and prepare African cities for the impacts of climate change. Speakers explore innovative strategies through frameworks such as ecology, adaptation, and materiality that offer alternative futures for African landscapes. *Cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Alwaleed Program for Islamic Studies, Department of African and African American Studies, Department of Landscape Architecture, Harvard Provost's Fund for Interfaculty Collaboration, The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Critical Landscapes Design Lab, Graduate School of Design, and the International Federation of Landscape Architects.* ## Contact **Sarah Banse** *Events Manager.* 1737 Cambridge Street, Room K217 Cambridge, MA 02138 \[ [Map](http://goo.gl/maps/GxyRd) \] p: (617) 495-9006 f: (617) 495-8292 ## Convener [### Gareth Doherty ](/people/gareth-doherty) Faculty Associate. Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Senior Research Associate, Harvard Graduate School of Design. Research interests: The intersections between landscape architecture, urbanism, and anthropology. ![Doherty](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/wcfia/files/doherty_gareth.jpg?itok=Kk5g_F2U) ## Valuing Accessibility The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the access provided, please get in touch with the person listed as the contact on the individual event listing in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the Weatherhead Center will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability. See also:- [ Conferences ](/content-types/conferences) - [ 2025 ](/content-types/2025)