Yogyakarta, May 18, 2025 — Dr. Ir. Tri Mulyani Sunarharum, S.T., IPU, popularly known as Ibu Yani, Lecturer at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (PWK), Faculty of Engineering UGM, was one of the speakers at the National Seminar and Talkshow of Civil Engineering Days 2025, organized by Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (UAJY) in collaboration with KAMAJAYA on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at UAJY Campus II Auditorium. The event carried the theme “Transformation of Infrastructure Development in Indonesia: Human Resources, Technology, and Sustainable Development” and brought together speakers from a wide range of related disciplines.
In her session titled “Sustainable Urban Futures”, Dr. Sunarharum highlighted the key challenges of urban development such as rapid urbanization, climate change, and multidimensional poverty. She stressed the importance of integrating social, economic, environmental, and governance aspects into urban planning to realize cities that are inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for future generations.
Furthermore, she outlined strategies for sustainable urban development through a comprehensive approach, ranging from strengthening national urban policies, regulations, and governance, to promoting human-centered planning and inclusive urban economies. She also emphasized the importance of learning from global practices such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030, which can serve as inspiration for the development of cities in Indonesia.
Her presentation was strongly connected to the global agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The focus on sustainable cities aligned with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, while the discussion on climate change was relevant to SDG 13: Climate Action. In addition, her ideas on inclusive urban economies were closely related to SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, which stresses the importance of fair and sustainable economic growth. This perspective shows that sustainable urban development is not only a national agenda but also part of a global commitment to building a more just and environmentally friendly future.
The participation of Dr. Tri Mulyani Sunarharum in this national forum reaffirmed the active role of PWK UGM in contributing strategic insights on sustainable development. By linking local issues to the global agenda, UGM demonstrates its commitment to advancing cities that are more resilient, inclusive, and adaptive for the future.
