Event Summary
The 1st International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure and Built Environment (SIBE) was held on November 2nd-3rd, 2009 at Sasana Budaya Ganesa (SABUGA), Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. Throughout the duration of the conference lectures and presentations were given by distinguished researchers, government officials and professionals.

Infrastructure provides the basic needs for society, and sustainable infrastructure systems are essential for the survival, health and well-being of a society. For developing countries, the civil and environmental engineer are at the epicenter in seeking means to enhance human life through modernization of infrastructure as evidenced by provision of shelter, water, and transport, amongst others.

The current rate of urbanization and industrialization has caused a rise in environmental issues, involving environmental mismanagement which has been associated with unforeseen global catastrophes. The problems are further aggravated with environmental degradation such as soil erosion, depletion of water resources, etc.

In order to meet these multifaceted challenges, proper planning, implementation and verification exercises are required, via an integrated, multidisciplinary and holistic approach. The global momentum for sustainable development must now lead to practical applications of the engineering and science of sustainability.