For over 30 years, Anggia Murni has helped shape how Indonesian cities interact with nature. As a landscape architect and sustainability advocate, she believes urban development must work with the land rather than simply occupy it. For Anggia, environmental solutions go beyond technical requirements. They require inclusive thinking, long term care for ecosystems, and greater participation from women in shaping the built environment.

Today, her work contributes directly to the future of Indonesia’s capital. Anggia serves as a landscape expert in the Building Reliability Committee (Komite Keandalan Bangunan Gedung or KKBG) under the Ministry of Public Works for the Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) development. Within this national role, she helps ensure that landscape systems and environmental considerations remain central to the planning and reliability of the new capital’s infrastructure.

Throughout the development of IKN, Anggia continues to show that green building principles depend on strong landscape strategies. Ecosystem services, water conservation, and climate responsive open spaces all begin with thoughtful landscape planning. She often describes landscape as living infrastructure that supports environmental systems and everyday urban life.

Her vision also includes productive landscapes and edible gardens within urban areas. These spaces allow communities to reconnect with biodiversity while creating opportunities for local food production. For Anggia, these initiatives also open pathways for women and families to participate in caring for their surrounding environment.

Beyond project work, Anggia has long promoted collaboration across the sustainability field. Through her involvement in professional organizations and environmental initiatives, she encourages practitioners, educators, and communities to engage in conversations about sustainable landscapes and green building practices.

Mentorship remains one of her most meaningful contributions. As a national jury member for Indonesia’s Landscape Gardening Skills Competition, Anggia works with vocational high schools from more than 25 provinces across the country, including many from remote areas. Through this platform, she engages directly with teachers and students, many of whom are young women exploring careers in the built environment.

For Anggia, sustainability extends far beyond designing environmentally responsible cities. It grows through communities that share knowledge, support one another, and take collective responsibility for the future. By opening opportunities and mentoring young practitioners, she continues to encourage the next generation to contribute to Indonesia’s environmental stewardship.

In the spirit of International Women’s Day 2026 and its theme #GiveToGain, Anggia believes progress begins with the willingness to share knowledge and encouragement. Through her work and mentorship, she continues to inspire more women to participate in shaping resilient and sustainable cities.