ISOCARP
Encyclopedia
The International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) is a non-governmental international association of professional planner
s. Founded in 1965, it currently has individual and institutional members from more than 80 countries. ISOCARP is formally recognized by the UN
and Council of Europe
and has a formal consultative status with UNESCO
.
In 2010 ISOCARP organised its 46th Congress in Nairobi
with the theme "Sustainable City, Developing World". The conference attracted over 1,000 participants from over 80 countries.
in 2009.
Urban planner
An urban planner or city planner is a professional who works in the field of urban planning/land use planning for the purpose of optimizing the effectiveness of a community's land use and infrastructure. They formulate plans for the development and management of urban and suburban areas, typically...
s. Founded in 1965, it currently has individual and institutional members from more than 80 countries. ISOCARP is formally recognized by the UN
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
and Council of Europe
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation...
and has a formal consultative status with UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
.
In 2010 ISOCARP organised its 46th Congress in Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
with the theme "Sustainable City, Developing World". The conference attracted over 1,000 participants from over 80 countries.
Organisation
The ISOCARP president is elected for three years. The current president is Ismael Fernández Mejía, who replaced Pierre LacontePierre Laconte
Pierre Laconte , is an Belgian urbanist, born in Brussels, Belgium. He specialises in urban transport and architectural planning and environmental issues....
in 2009.