New Clark City, Philippines – Warid Zul Ilmi, a graduate student in the Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning (MPWK) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), participated in a series of activities during ISOCARP’s 60th World Planning Congress “Diamond Anniversary Series – 1st International Conference for New Cities | Planning New Regenerative Cities,” held in New Clark City (NCC), Philippines. The event began with the Young Professional Program Workshop (YPP) themed “Planning New Generative Cities” from September 2 to 6, 2024, followed by the World Planning Congress from September 10 to 13, 2024.
During the ISOCARP event, Warid successfully passed the selection process and had the opportunity to join the Young Professional Program Workshop (YPP). In this workshop, he collaborated with 25 planners from five continents to formulate a development plan for a new city. The results of the planning and designs created were then presented at a special panel during the ISOCARP World Planning Congress (WCP) 60th anniversary.
After completing the YPP, Warid proceeded to the ISOCARP World Congress, one of the leading international conferences in the field of urban planning. Here, participants discussed and shared knowledge on various planning issues through panels divided into several tracks.
Warid presented his research findings in Track 3, which focused on Climate Adaptive and Resilient (new) cities, under sub-TRACK 3.3 titled “Culture-Centered, Community-driven Resilience Planning and Action.” In his presentation, Warid addressed the topic “Identification of Adaptive and Sustainable Water Provision for a Healthy and Resilient City: A Case Study of the Coastal Area City of Bandar Lampung,” which is part of his thesis research. He also had the opportunity to engage in discussions with experts and other attendees regarding his research.
Additionally, Warid participated in a special workshop titled “Health for All: Exploring Regenerative and More-than-Human Cities for Co-Existence and Well-Being.” This workshop was led by Dr. Greg Mews from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, and Hannah Arnett from Cities & Health. Given his background as a Research and Advocacy Officer for TRACK SDGs at the Center for Indonesia Strategic Development Initiatives, Warid took advantage of this opportunity to expand his network and deepen his understanding of urban health issues.
“Everything went by so quickly—introductions, learning, and before I knew it, we had created unforgettable stories! Meeting planners and experts from around the world made me optimistic about embracing the future of our cities with joy! I can’t wait to engage in many collaborative efforts to create cities that prosper for their residents. Through healthy and resilient cities!” said Warid.
By participating in this international event, Warid not only contributed to global discussions on urban planning but also returned with knowledge and experiences that can be applied to the context of urban development in Indonesia, particularly concerning public health, urban health, and sustainability.
