Strengthening Coastal Ecosystem, Pelindo Promotes Green Port Concept

Port illustration (Photo: Doc Antara)

JAKARTA - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo carries the concept of a Green Port to strengthen the coastal ecosystem, one of which is through planting 215,200 mangrove seeds on nine coastal coastal areas of Indonesia.

"Through the mangrove rehabilitation program, we hope to strengthen coastal ecosystems as well as contribute to reducing emissions, realizing Green Ports, and providing social and economic benefits for local communities," said Pelindo President Director Arif Suhartono quoting Antara.

Arif emphasized that the program is a continuation of the company's commitments that have been running in recent years, with a focus on preserving coastal ecosystems through community empowerment.

Carrying the spirit of the Green Port, Prosperous Society, Pelindo carried out sustainable mangrove rehabilitation as a form of support for the national target of mangrove restoration, as well as ensuring the active involvement of local communities.

Arif added that mangroves should be seen as social investment.

"From ecotourism, processed products from the sea, to business opportunities for local farmer groups, all can be born from healthy mangroves," he said.

In this rehabilitation program, Pelindo involved 17 farmer groups and hundreds of coastal residents. Residents not only plant, but are also empowered to care for seeds to optimal growth.

"The involvement of residents is important so that the program does not stop at the ceremony. They must feel direct benefits," said Arif.

In addition to providing direct benefits, this program also strengthens Pelindo's position as a port operator that is connected to coastal ecosystems.

The government targets the rehabilitation of 600 thousand hectares of mangroves to be completed by 2029. With the contribution of hundreds of hectares this year, Pelindo hopes to become a catalyst for accelerating the target.