Network
North African (Maghreb)
Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria
About this network
The Maghreb Landscape Research Network connects landscape researchers and practitioners working across North Africa, with a particular focus on Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. The network provides a forum for identifying and discussing landscape-related questions emerging from the region’s diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts.
Supported by the Landscape Research Group, the network aims to encourage regional and international exchange, strengthen connections between researchers and practitioners, and raise the visibility of landscape research emerging from North African contexts. Activities have included meetings, collaborative discussions and the sharing of research and practice-based outputs.
The network is currently seeking a new coordinator to support its next phase of development. This voluntary role offers an opportunity to help shape future activities, build regional connections and contribute to growing participation across the Maghreb. Expressions of interest are welcomed from researchers and practitioners interested in supporting landscape research collaboration in North Africa.
What we are working on
Activities and roadmap
Towards a Landscape Convention for the Maghreb
The Maghreb Landscape Research Network hosted a conference on 22–23 May 2023 at the Department of Architecture, Mohamed Boudiaf University of Science and Technology (USTO-MB) in Oran, Algeria. The event brought together researchers, practitioners and students from across North Africa to explore the development of a shared Landscape Convention for the Maghreb region.
The 2019 Maghreb Landscape Convention
The Maghreb Landscape Convention brought together researchers and practitioners from across North Africa to explore shared landscape challenges and opportunities within the region. The event created a platform for dialogue between Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria, focusing on how landscape research can support environmental resilience, cultural identity and sustainable territorial development.
Spotlight publications
Get involved
Participation is open to anyone interested in landscape research in this region. You do not need to be an LRG member to take part.
LRG membership is encouraged for those wishing to connect more closely with the wider international community, funding opportunities and publications.
The Maghreb Landscape Research Network is currently in a state of pause. We welcome expressions of interest from researchers and practitioners working across North Africa who would like to help shape its next phase. If you are interested in contributing to the network, organising activities, or acting as coordinator, please contact Sarah Lawton to discuss how you can get involved.