The severe flooding in Jabodetabek in March 2025 and its adverse impacts underscore the critical necessity for the establishment of resilient infrastructure. Realising urban infrastructure resilience encompasses not only technical considerations but also improvements in governance and infrastructure development policies. Therefore, this policy brief aims to elucidate existing issues and provide strategic recommendations for addressing the persistent flooding in the Jabodetabek area, with particular emphasis on prioritising resilient infrastructure development.

Surabaya has leveraged new technology in participatory planning to improve public services and community involvement, yet faces challenges in inclusivity and translating efforts into risk-informed development. Addressing these challenges requires community education on disaster and climate risks, local government initiatives to enhance inclusivity and data security, national government alignment of planning and disaster laws, and international collaboration on knowledge sharing for risk-sensitive planning.

In the endeavour to establish Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) as the new capital of Indonesia, the development of robust infrastructure and effective water sanitation policies emerges as a pivotal element for the region’s sustainable growth. This report embarks on a comprehensive exploration of infrastructure and water sanitation strategies tailored to IKN’s unique context. Drawing inspiration from a global perspective, renowned for their meticulous planning and governance, we also cast a global lens on emerging cities worldwide, whose innovative approaches to infrastructure and water sanitation provide valuable insights. As Dr Lorenzo Chelleri (EUKN, 2023) profoundly notes, “A resilient city is a city able to politically choose a long-term transformative pathway of developmenttomitigaterisks,supportingtheresiliencecapacitiesofactors,economies,and infrastructures contributing to that pathway, while actively eroding the capacities of those still pursuing unsustainable and business as usual pathways.” By amalgamating these global perspectives with IKN’s distinct characteristics, this paper aims to explore approaches to establishing resilient, environmentally conscious, and culturally sensitive infrastructure development, setting a visionary course for Indonesia’s new capital.

A few months after its inauguration, the Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway (HSR), the first of its kind to be built overseas with an integrated system of design, engineering, equipment, technology and standards, is proving to be a harbinger of stronger and broader China-Indonesia economic cooperation. This article provides reflections on the initial operation of the Jakarta-Bandung HSR in Indonesia.

This article explores the multifaceted roles of AI in urban planning, how cities can harness new technologies in their decision-making processes, and how numerous urban centres are already embracing this innovative approach in their day-to-day operations. The journey towards AI-augmented urban planning promises progress but raises ethical and practical questions. It is crucial that we, as a society, not only embrace AI’s potential but also navigate its implementation with mindfulness, inclusivity, and the enduring goal of creating equitable and sustainable urban environments for all.

With its coastal charm and dynamic energy, Makassar stands at the intersection of tradition and modernity. While mesmerising, the tide’s flux and flow present unique challenges for this city’s transport system. As we navigate these coastal currents, a resilient mobility plan emerges as the key to unlocking Makassar’s full potential.