The 1st National Workshop on UI GreenCityMetric for Cities/Regencies in Indonesia

UI GreenMetric organized the UI GreenCityMetric National Workshop 2023, on October 10, 2023. The event centered on the theme "Innovation, Impact, and the Future of Sustainable Cities." The workshop aimed to emerge as a pioneering initiative for local governments in addressing sustainability issues at the Regency/City level. The event provided a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on sustainable urban development, with a focus on innovation and its impact on the future of cities. The workshop brought together experts in the field of sustainability, policymakers, academics, and industry professionals to discuss and promote sustainable practices in cities. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, M.M., M.Sc., the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. She expressed desire was that the UI GreenCityMetric would serve as a tool to empower all Indonesian cities to become stronger, greener, and more sustainable.

Presentation from Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, M.M., M.Sc., the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric


During the main session, the first keynote speaker, Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A., who holds the position of Vice-Chair for the Program, Communication, and Partnership of UI GreenMetric, provided an overview of UI GreenMetric and UI GreenCityMetric. He explained the purpose, vision, mission, methodology, questionnaire, and collective action of UI GreenMetric towards sustainability. Dr. Junaidi also emphasized the urgency of adopting the UI GreenCityMetric to develop sustainable cities in Indonesia.

Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A., Vice-Chair for the Program, Communication, and Partnership of UI GreenMetric


Presentation from Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A.


The subsequent session opened with a detailed discourse on waste and waste treatment, led by Dr. H. Maidi, S.H., M.M., M.Pd., who is the Mayor of Madiun. During the discussion, he elucidated some instances of environmental issues that can arise due to waste in his city, their underlying causes, and possible solutions. The problems highlighted in the discussion include flooding, improper garbage disposal, contaminated water, and monkeys whose natural behavior generates various forms of waste. In response to these issues, several solutions were proposed, such as establishing garbage processing sites, initiating waste banks, utilizing methane gas, planting more trees, enhancing household sanitation, developing green open spaces, and promoting other eco-friendly activities.

Dr. H. Maidi, S.H., M.M., M.Pd., the Mayor of Madiun


Presentation from Dr. H. Maidi, S.H., M.M., M.Pd.


The upcoming speaker is the Mayor of Semarang, Ir. Hj. Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu, M.Sos., who is being represented by Budi Prakosa, the Head of Semarang City Development Planning Agency. During the discussion, Mr. Prakosa touched upon several topics related to spatial planning and infrastructure management. He highlighted the innovation in spatial planning and the role of City of Semarang City in the UI GreenCityMetric rankings. Moreover, he outlined some of the environmental solutions that have been implemented in City of Semarang, which include urban farming, green open space development, ecotourism development, electric vehicle development, and rooftop solar panel installation.

Mr. Budi Prakosa, the Head of the City of Semarang Development Planning Agency


Presentation from Mr. Budi Prakosa


The upcoming speaker of this session is Abdullah Abu Bakar, S.E., who holds the position of Mayor of Kediri. During his talk, he will be focusing on the topic of Access and Mobility Management within the city. Mr. Bakar will detail the access management protocols and policies outlined in Kediri City's transportation master plan. These policies include plans to enhance urban transportation safety and security, develop integrated urban transportation systems, establish urban transportation infrastructure networks, implement IT-based urban transportation systems 4.0, and optimize traffic performance.

Mr. Abdullah Abu Bakar, S.E., Mayor of Kediri


Presentation from Mr. Abdullah Abu Bakar, S.E., Mayor of Kediri.


The upcoming speaker is Drs. Tri Iman Prasetyono, M.Si., serves as the Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency of Blitar City. During the discussion, Drs. Tri Iman Prasetyono focused on Energy Management, with a particular emphasis on the implementation of renewable energy, and Climate Change in City of Blitar. Following Drs. Tri Iman Prasetyono's presentation, Mr. Feri Andri, S.T., M.T., the Head of Public Housing Office, Area. Settlement and Environment, City of Pariaman, began the discussion by addressing water management in the city. He also elaborated on the efforts that can be taken to enhance water quality, identify sources of water pollution, and develop a water management master plan. Overall, Mr. Andri's insights were informative and thought-provoking, providing valuable perspectives on water management and conservation.

Representative of Drs. Tri Iman Prasetyono, M.Si., the Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency of City of Blitar (middle) and Representative of Feri Andri, S.T., M.T., the Head of Public Housing Office, Area. Settlement and Environment of City of Pariaman (right)



Presentation from Drs. Tri Iman Prasetyono, M.Si., serves as the Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency of City of Blitar


Presentation from Feri Andri, S.T., M.T., the Head of Public Housing Office, Area. Settlement and Environment of City of Pariaman


The upcoming speaker for this discussion is Mrs. Febrina Kusumawati S.Si., M.Si. She is the Head of the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Development Agency in City of Surabaya. During the discussion, Mrs. Kusumawati shifted the focus toward Civil Service Management, emphasizing its practical application and the benefits it brings to the city.

Mrs. Febrina Kusumawati S.Si., M.Si., Head of the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Development Agency in City of Surabaya


Presentation from Mrs. Febrina Kusumawati S.Si., M.Si., Head of the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Development Agency in City of Surabaya


We aim to widen the reach of the UI GreenCityMetric program to encompass cities and regencies throughout Indonesia. Together, we can build a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for our beautiful country.

Written by: Nadhira Rahmani Zulkarnain & Yovita Yiwananda Yamin S.Hum., M.Si