--- title: "ISRM Indonesia Conference 2026 — Jakarta | Model Diplomat" description: "ISRM Indonesia Conference 2026 is a professional conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jun 11, 2026. Organized by Theisrm. Full prep on Model Diplomat." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/conferences/professional/isrm-indonesia-conference-2026" --- # ISRM Indonesia Conference 2026 Jun 11, 2026[Jakarta, Indonesia](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1\&query=Jakarta%2C%20Indonesia)In-person [Registration open](https://www.theisrm.org/isrm-indonesia-conference-2026/) The ISRM Indonesia Conference is an international gathering focused on rock mechanics and rock engineering. Hosted in Jakarta, IDN, this conference serves as a significant platform for professionals, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and discuss advancements in the field. The event underscores the critical role of rock mechanics in infrastructure development, resource extraction, and hazard mitigation within the region and globally. ## Committees & topics - UN Women UN Women: Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment - United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO): Pandemic Preparedness and Global Health Equity - Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Reproductive Health and Demographic Change - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): Protecting Children in Crisis - World Food Programme (WFP) World Food Programme (WFP): Confronting Global Hunger and Conflict-Driven Famine ## Why it matters The conference's focus on rock mechanics and engineering is particularly relevant given the geological characteristics of many nations, including IDN. Understanding rock behavior is fundamental for the safe and sustainable development of infrastructure, such as tunnels, dams, and foundations, as well as for efficient and responsible mining operations. The insights shared at this conference can directly influence policy decisions and engineering practices, contributing to enhanced safety standards and environmental protection. Furthermore, the event facilitates international collaboration, bringing together expertise from diverse geographical and academic backgrounds. This cross-pollination of ideas is crucial for addressing complex challenges in rock engineering, many of which have global implications. By fostering dialogue and partnerships, the conference aims to accelerate innovation and the adoption of best practices across the industry. ## How to prepare Participants preparing for the ISRM [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) Conference should focus on understanding the latest research and technological advancements in rock mechanics and engineering. Given the international nature of the event, it is beneficial to consider diverse perspectives on common challenges, particularly those relevant to the geological conditions prevalent in Asia. Engaging with the principles of "engagement-strategies" can help in effectively presenting research and fostering productive discussions. Delegates should also consider the broader implications of rock engineering projects on local communities and environments. This involves understanding the various stakeholders involved, from government bodies and industry leaders to local populations and environmental groups. A comprehensive approach that integrates technical expertise with an awareness of socio-environmental factors will be particularly valuable in contributing to the conference's objectives. ## Country perspectives Where the most-relevant 4 countries stand on the core issues in play. Click through for the full country profile. [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [As the host nation, IDN is a key player, showcasing its advancements and challenges in rock mechanics, particularly concerning its extensive infrastructure development and resource industries.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [IDN's unique geological setting, characterized by volcanic activity and seismic zones, makes it a critical area for the application and advancement of rock mechanics. The nation's ongoing infrastructure projects and significant mining sector necessitate robust rock engineering solutions, making it a central focus for discussions and case studies at the conference.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [CHN is a major contributor to rock engineering research and large-scale infrastructure projects, offering insights into advanced methodologies and project execution.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [With vast infrastructure development and extensive mining operations, CHN has made significant contributions to rock mechanics and engineering. Its participation would likely highlight innovative construction techniques, deep underground engineering, and strategies for managing complex geological conditions.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [The USA brings a wealth of academic research and practical experience in diverse geological environments, particularly in areas of rock mass characterization and numerical modeling.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [The USA is a leader in rock mechanics research, particularly in areas such as rock mass classification, numerical modeling, and the design of underground structures. Its experts contribute valuable theoretical frameworks and practical case studies applicable to various global challenges.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Australia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/australia) [AUS offers expertise in mining geomechanics and the stability of large-scale excavations, crucial for resource-rich nations.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/australia) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/australia) [As a major mining nation, AUS possesses extensive experience in geomechanics related to large-scale open-pit and underground mining. Its contributions often focus on rock mass stability, ground support design, and the management of geotechnical risks in mining environments.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/australia) ## Topics & background The background behind each topic and the actors that shape it. 1 ### UN Women: Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment UN Women was established by General Assembly Resolution 64/289 in July 2010 through the merger of four prior UN bodies (DAW, INSTRAW, OSAGI, and UNIFEM) to consolidate the UN system's work on gender equality. Its mandate draws from the 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which set the most comprehensive global agenda on women's rights. UN Women supports intergovernmental bodies such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and assists member states in implementing global standards. Thirty years after Beijing, progress remains uneven. The 2024 Beijing+30 review documented persistent gaps in economic participation, political representation, and freedom from violence, while conflict-related sexual violence has risen sharply in Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, the eastern DRC, and Haiti. Rollbacks of reproductive rights, restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule (described by UN experts as 'gender apartheid'), and the gendered impacts of climate displacement have reshaped the agenda. Digital harms, including online gender-based violence and algorithmic bias, have emerged as priority concerns. Current debates within UN Women focus on financing the gender equality agenda under SDG 5, strengthening CEDAW implementation, scaling the Women, Peace and Security agenda under Resolution 1325, and responding to gender apartheid as a possible category of international crime. Tensions persist between states advocating expansive sexual and reproductive health and rights language and those resisting it on cultural or religious grounds. Key players - [Afghanistan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/afghanistan) [Site of the world's most severe state-imposed restrictions on women and girls under Taliban rule.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/afghanistan) - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Major donor to UN Women whose policies on reproductive rights shift with administrations.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [Sweden](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sweden) [Long-standing champion of feminist foreign policy and core funder of gender equality programming.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sweden) - [Saudi Arabia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/saudi-arabia) [Influential voice in CSW negotiations, often resisting expansive SRHR language.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/saudi-arabia) - [Mexico](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/mexico) [Co-leader of the Generation Equality Forum and advocate for parity-based governance.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/mexico) - [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Largest Muslim-majority democracy navigating gender equality through national legislation on sexual violence.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) 2 United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ### United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) UNESCO was founded in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II on the premise, articulated in its Constitution, that 'since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.' Headquartered in Paris, the organization sets global norms in education, science, culture, and communication, and administers landmark instruments including the 1972 World Heritage Convention, the 2003 Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and the 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. UNESCO has long operated at the crossroads of geopolitics. The United States withdrew in 1984, rejoined in 2003, withdrew again in 2018 alongside Israel over alleged anti-Israel bias, and rejoined in 2023. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has placed cultural heritage destruction back on the agenda, with UNESCO verifying damage to hundreds of cultural sites. Heritage sites in Gaza, Syria, Mali, and Yemen have been damaged or destroyed during armed conflict, raising questions about enforcement of the 1954 Hague Convention. Meanwhile, SDG 4 on education is badly off track, with UNESCO estimating roughly 250 million children out of school globally. Current priorities include AI governance and the ethics of neurotechnology, protection of cultural heritage in conflict, combating disinformation and protecting journalists, climate education, and bridging digital divides. Member states are also debating how to operationalize the 2021 AI Ethics Recommendation as binding national policy and how to fund education recovery in crisis-affected states. Key players - [France](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/france) [Host state of UNESCO headquarters and a leading shaper of its cultural and AI agendas.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/france) - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Returning major contributor whose engagement shapes UNESCO's budget and Middle East debates.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Largest single contributor in recent years and active promoter of heritage and education initiatives.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) - [Russia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/russia) [Permanent member whose actions in Ukraine have triggered heritage protection disputes.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/russia) - [Israel](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/israel) [Frequent subject of contested resolutions concerning Jerusalem and Palestinian heritage.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/israel) - [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Custodian of major World Heritage sites and active voice on education and cultural diversity in the Global South.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) 3 ### World Health Organization (WHO): Pandemic Preparedness and Global Health Equity The WHO was established in 1948 as the UN's specialized agency for international health. Its work is anchored in the International Health Regulations (IHR), most recently amended in 2024, and in the WHO Constitution's recognition of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep weaknesses in the global health architecture: inequitable vaccine access, opaque pathogen sharing, fragile supply chains, and politicized cooperation between major powers. In response, member states negotiated for over three years through the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), culminating in the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement at the 78th World Health Assembly in May 2025. The agreement establishes a Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system, commitments on technology transfer, and a coordinating financial mechanism. Implementation, however, remains contested: high-income states and pharmaceutical industries resist binding tech transfer, while many Global South states demand enforceable equity guarantees. Simultaneously, the United States announced withdrawal from the WHO in 2025, raising concerns about funding and authority. Beyond pandemics, WHO is contending with the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and its 2030 targets, antimicrobial resistance, climate-sensitive disease, mental health, and health system collapse in conflict zones including Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine. The Committee must balance state sovereignty, equitable access, and the operational credibility of the global health regime. Key players - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Historically the largest WHO donor; its 2025 withdrawal reshapes financing and governance.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Major manufacturer of vaccines and APIs and central party to pathogen-sharing debates.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) - [Switzerland](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/switzerland) [Host of WHO headquarters in Geneva and home to major pharmaceutical industry.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/switzerland) - [South Africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/south-africa) [Leading Global South voice on equity, tech transfer, and the mRNA hub initiative.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/south-africa) - [India](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/india) [World's largest vaccine manufacturer and key broker between developed and developing blocs.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/india) - [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Architect of the original PABS concept and influential G20 voice on health equity.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) 4 ### United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Reproductive Health and Demographic Change UNFPA, founded in 1969, is the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency. Its mandate was shaped decisively by the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, whose Programme of Action established that population policy must center on individual rights, reproductive health, and gender equality rather than demographic targets. UNFPA works in over 150 countries on maternal health, family planning, prevention of gender-based violence, and data systems including censuses. The agency has long been politically vulnerable. The United States has repeatedly defunded UNFPA under the Mexico City Policy (Global Gag Rule) and the Kemp-Kasten Amendment, most recently in 2025, on contested allegations regarding China's family planning programs. At the same time, the global landscape has changed dramatically: fertility rates have fallen below replacement in much of East Asia and Europe, while populations continue to grow rapidly in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Maternal mortality reductions have stalled since 2016, and humanitarian crises in Sudan, Gaza, Afghanistan, and Haiti have devastated reproductive health services. Current debates concern financing reproductive health amid donor retrenchment, addressing the 'demographic divergence' between aging and youthful societies, integrating SRHR into climate and humanitarian response, and defending the ICPD consensus against pushback from states seeking to narrow reproductive rights. The 30th anniversary of ICPD has reopened questions about whether to renegotiate the Programme of Action or defend it as is. Key players - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Largest historical donor but inconsistent funder due to domestic abortion politics.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [Egypt](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/egypt) [Host of the original 1994 ICPD and influential voice on SRHR framing in the Arab Group.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/egypt) - [Nigeria](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/nigeria) [Africa's most populous state with high maternal mortality and major UNFPA programming.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/nigeria) - [Japan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [Major donor and leading example of policy responses to population aging and decline.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) - [Netherlands](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/netherlands) [Co-founder of the SheDecides movement and reliable backer of SRHR funding.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/netherlands) - [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Large middle-income state managing fertility transition and influential in the G77.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) 5 United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) ### United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): Protecting Children in Crisis UNICEF was created by the General Assembly in 1946 to provide emergency relief to children in post-war Europe and was made a permanent UN agency in 1953. Its work is grounded in the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty, which establishes children's rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. UNICEF operates in more than 190 countries on nutrition, immunization, education, child protection, water and sanitation, and emergency response. The scale of current crises is historic. UNICEF estimates that more than 470 million children — roughly one in six globally — live in conflict zones, the highest figure since World War II. Children make up a disproportionate share of casualties and displaced persons in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, the DRC, Myanmar, and Haiti. Famine conditions have returned in parts of Sudan and Gaza, while routine immunization coverage has not fully recovered from COVID-era disruptions, contributing to measles, polio, and cholera outbreaks. Climate shocks displace millions of children annually, and roughly 250 million remain out of school. Debates within UNICEF's Executive Board and partner forums center on humanitarian access and the protection of schools and hospitals under international humanitarian law, financing the Grand Bargain commitments, ending the recruitment and use of children by armed forces, online child safety and AI-driven harms, and addressing the mental health crisis among adolescents. The Committee must reconcile rising needs with stagnant or declining humanitarian funding. Key players - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Largest donor to UNICEF and central player in humanitarian financing debates.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [Germany](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/germany) [Major donor and leading European voice on children in armed conflict.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/germany) - [Sudan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sudan) [Site of the world's largest child displacement and hunger crisis.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sudan) - [Israel](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/israel) [Central party to debates over child protection and humanitarian access in Gaza.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/israel) - [Afghanistan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/afghanistan) [Major operational context where restrictions on girls' education frame UNICEF programming.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/afghanistan) - [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Large middle-income host country with significant child protection and education programming.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) 6 ### World Food Programme (WFP): Confronting Global Hunger and Conflict-Driven Famine The World Food Programme was founded in 1961 as a joint UN-FAO initiative and became the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger. Headquartered in Rome, it delivers food assistance to roughly 150 million people in more than 120 countries each year and was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its work in conflict zones. WFP's mandate covers emergency response, school feeding, nutrition, resilience-building, and logistics services that underpin the broader humanitarian system. Global hunger has risen sharply since 2019. The FAO and WFP's joint Hunger Hotspots reports identify acute food insecurity in Sudan, Gaza, South Sudan, Yemen, Haiti, Burkina Faso, Mali, and the DRC, with famine confirmed in parts of Sudan and Gaza in 2024-2025. The drivers are interlinked: armed conflict (now the single largest cause), climate shocks, economic instability following the Ukraine war's disruption of grain and fertilizer markets, and the weaponization of food through siege, blockade, and attacks on agricultural infrastructure — practices prohibited under UN Security Council Resolution 2417 (2018). WFP faces an unprecedented funding gap. In 2024-2025, it cut rations in dozens of operations as contributions from major donors flatlined while needs grew. Debates concern enforcement of Resolution 2417, humanitarian access negotiations with armed actors, localization of aid, climate adaptation in fragile states, and the future of cash-based transfers versus in-kind food. The Committee must address both immediate famine response and the structural drivers of hunger. Key players - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Largest single donor to WFP, providing roughly half of its annual budget.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [Germany](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/germany) [Second-largest donor and key supporter of climate-resilient food systems.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/germany) - [Russia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/russia) [Major grain exporter whose Black Sea actions reshape global food prices and access.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/russia) - [Ukraine](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/ukraine) [Historic 'breadbasket' whose wartime exports affect food security worldwide.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/ukraine) - [Sudan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sudan) [Epicenter of the largest current famine crisis and test case for Resolution 2417.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sudan) - [Italy](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/italy) [Host of WFP headquarters and influential European convener on food security.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/italy) ## Resources News, lessons, and country profiles to prep for ISRM Indonesia Conference 2026. Recent reporting to ground your prep [India's 131st Amendment Bill](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/indias-131st-amendment-bill-womens-reservation-for-2029-elections) [Modi's Delimitation Bill](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/modis-delimitation-bill-ensuring-fair-representation-in-india) [Mifepristone Ruling Sparks 2026 Political Tug](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mifepristone-ruling-creates-political-wedge-for-democrats-in-2026) [India's Women's Quota Bill Fails](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/indias-womens-quota-bill-fails-political-fallout-for-bjp-and-congress) Lessons Bite-sized lessons to build the basics [Gender Dynamics Across Cultures](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/lessons/gender-dynamics-across-cultures) [Hidden Stakeholders](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/lessons/hidden-stakeholders) [Engagement Strategies](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/lessons/engagement-strategies) [Dynamic Analysis](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/lessons/dynamic-analysis) Courses Guided courses that go deeper on the topic [Cross-Cultural Communication](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/courses/cross-cultural) [Advanced Negotiation](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/courses/advanced-negotiation) [Multilateral Negotiation](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/courses/multilateral-negotiation) [Policy Brief Writing](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/courses/policy-brief) The states in play, with the data that shapes their stance [Indonesia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/indonesia) [Afghanistan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/afghanistan) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/afghanistan) [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Sweden](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sweden) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sweden) [Saudi Arabia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/saudi-arabia) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/saudi-arabia) [Mexico](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/mexico) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/mexico) [France](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/france) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/france) [China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Russia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/russia) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/russia) [Israel](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/israel) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/israel) [Switzerland](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/switzerland) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/switzerland) [South Africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/south-africa) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/south-africa) [India](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/india) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/india) [Egypt](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/egypt) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/egypt) [Nigeria](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/nigeria) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/nigeria) [Japan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [Netherlands](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/netherlands) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/netherlands) [Germany](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/germany) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/germany) [Sudan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sudan) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/sudan) [Ukraine](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/ukraine) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/ukraine) [Italy](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/italy) [Country dossier](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/italy) ## Frequently asked questions - - - Free account Save conferences, research any topic with AI, build position papers, and keep your daily prep streak — free. 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