We're delighted to announce that AIPH and Qatar Foundation's Earthna have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance urban greening in arid regions.
This new partnership brings together shared expertise in horticulture, urban resilience, and evidence-based green city development to support knowledge exchange and practical action.
By combining AIPH's structured global framework with the regional expertise of Earthna's Arid Cities Network, the collaboration aims to demonstrate how plant-centred solutions can strengthen health, liveability, and climate resilience in one of the most challenging climates.
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Save the date!
Join us 13-17 September in Bari, Italy, for the 78th AIPH Annual Congress, where the global horticultural community will come together to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and shape the future of the industry.
Find out what's included in the programme - link in bio
Thank you to @anve_vivaisti and @bibloevent for their support
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2026 Taean International Horticulture & Healing Expo opens with strong visitor response 🌿
The AIPH-approved Expo has opened in Taean-gun, Republic of Korea, welcoming nearly 90,000 visitors over its opening weekend, reflecting strong public interest in the role of horticulture in everyday life.
Held at Kkotji Beach Park from 25 April to 24 May 2026, the Expo presents horticulture not only as a display, but as an experience, linking plant-based design with wellbeing, technology and regional engagement.
The International Horticultural Competition, judged by an international jury including AIPH representatives, recognised leading growers, breeders and designers from around the world on opening day.
Alongside the competition, the Expo also hosted an international symposium, opened by AIPH Secretary General Tim Briercliffe, featuring speakers from industry and research to support knowledge exchange across horticultural production, design, and plant-based wellbeing.
#powerofplants #horticulturalexpos #greencities
On 24 April, an AIPH delegation led by AIPH Secretary General Tim Briercliffe attended the opening of International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026 at Ilsan Lake Park, marking the start of this year’s exhibition and reaffirming cooperation with the Goyang International Flower Expo Foundation.
During the visit, the AIPH delegation met with the Foundation’s President and local officials, strengthening collaboration and supporting Goyang’s role within AIPH’s global network.
Running from 24 April to 10 May 2026, IHK 2026 brings together public displays, international exhibitors and horticultural businesses, with more than 100 million blooms and over 200 participating companies.
Read more at /latest-news/international-horticulture-goyang-korea-2026-opens-with-aiph-engagement-28-04-26/
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🌿 AIPH is partnering with Living Hospitality Global to deliver a showcase at the 2026 Taean International Horticulture & Healing Expo, bringing the power of plants into a real, visitor-focused setting.
At the heart of this collaboration is the AIPH exhibition space, designed to demonstrate how plants contribute to healthier, more liveable environments: from improving air quality to supporting mental wellbeing.
Developed together with Living Hospitality Global, the concept combines planting design with hospitality, retail and storytelling to create an experience that goes beyond a traditional exhibition, connecting visitors more directly with plants in everyday life.
Read more: /latest-news/aiph-and-living-hospitality-global-partner-to-showcase-the-power-of-plants-at-2026-taean-expo-25-04-26/
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Retail is no longer just where plants are sold. It’s where expectations are set.
The April issue of FloraCulture International looks at how power is shifting across the supply chain - from pricing and production to sustainability and risk.
For growers, that shift is tangible. Requirements are tighter, timelines shorter, and flexibility harder to maintain. At the same time, sustainability is moving from ambition to condition of supply, shaped at retail level but implemented in production.
This edition brings together perspectives from around the world to explore where value is created, where risk sits, and how the industry is responding.
Explore the April - link in bio
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Vitacura es finalista del “Green City Awards 2026” 🌿🏙️
Este reconocimiento internacional, otorgado por La AsociaciĂłn Internacional de Productores HortĂcolas (AIPH), destaca nuestro Plan de Infraestructura Verde, una iniciativa desarrollada en 2021 que promueve la integraciĂłn entre la ciudad y la naturaleza, fortalece la resiliencia climática y mejora la gestiĂłn de los recursos naturales.
Además, impulsa una red de áreas verdes conectadas que aportan beneficios directos a las personas:
🌱 Disminuye el calor en zonas urbanas durante el verano.
🌬️Mejora la calidad del aire.
🚶‍♂️ Mejora la salud fĂsica y mental. đź«€Favorece el sistema inmune y respiratorio.
Seguimos avanzando juntos hacia una comuna más sostenible 💚
AIPH will play a central role at the 2026 Taean International Horticulture & Healing Expo, contributing its expertise in international exhibition standards and participating in the International Jury.
From 25 April to 24 May 2026 in Taean-gun, Republic of Korea, the Expo will explore how plants can support wellbeing, environmental resilience and quality of life under the theme “Healing & Future: from Nature.”
As an AIPH-approved International Horticultural Show, the event brings together global participants to showcase horticultural excellence and new approaches to plant-based design. A key feature will be the International Horticultural Competition, with entries across potted plants, cut flowers, new varieties, and garden design. The international jury, including AIPH representatives, will ensure a high and consistent standard of evaluation aligned with global best practice.
🌿 Read more: /latest-news/aiph-to-take-part-in-international-jury-at-the-2026-taean-international-horticultural-healing-expo-20-04-26/
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Announcing the Finalists for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026!
From climate resilience and biodiversity to liveability and community wellbeing, these cities are demonstrating how the power of plants can shape better urban futures.
Each Finalist represents a leading example of how urban greening is being delivered in practice - through policy, innovation, and collaboration.
Visit our website to explore the full list of Finalists and see how cities around the world are putting plants at the heart of urban life.
#WGCA2026 #UrbanGreening #GreenCities #ForNature #NatureForAll #GenerationRestoration
Opening on 25 April 2026, the 2026 Taean International Horticulture & Healing Expo will explore how plants, landscapes and nature-based experiences can support wellbeing and everyday life 🌿
From healing gardens to immersive exhibitions, Taean will bring together horticulture and human health in a setting shaped by sea and forest.
📣 Take a look at what’s ahead and mark your calendar.
Credit: @chungnam_official
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Looking back at Expo 2023 Doha 🌿
In 2023, as the world’s first horticultural Expo held in a desert climate, Expo 2023 Doha showed how plants can shape more resilient and liveable environments, even in challenging conditions.
Over six months, the Expo brought together global participants, ideas and communities through horticulture:
• 179 days
• 4.2 million visitors
• 2,998 events
• 77 international participants
• 2,200 volunteers
The Final Report highlights how the Expo advanced horticultural practice, demonstrated climate-responsive landscapes, and created a shared platform for exchange and collaboration.
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