JAKARTA - Expanding marine conservation areas is one of the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to restore the marine ecosystem from the impact of climate change, pollution to illegal fishing activities that threaten the current fishing population.
Until now, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has expanded the conservation area to reach around 30 million hectares, from the target of 97.5 million hectares in 2045.
This was conveyed by Trenggono at the Velocity of the Blue Economy event, which was part of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, not long ago.
"Our oceans face serious threats, ocean warming, increasing acidity, declining fish stocks and marine pollution. The ocean calls on all of us to act together to save and manage it responsibly," said Trenggono as quoted from a written statement, Friday, January 23.
"The KKP has made efforts, including by continuously expanding marine conservation areas, which are currently more than 30 million hectares towards 97.5 million hectares in 2045," he continued.
In addition, Trenggono said, fishing systems will also be regulated through a quota system to minimize overfishing and illegal fishing.
On the other hand, fisheries are continuously developed in an innovative, sustainable and inclusive manner. Thus, providing welfare for the community and maintaining food security.
"Not only that, coastal areas and small islands are also protected from economic activities that can degrade the quality of the surrounding ecosystem," he said.
Including in the issue of marine waste, according to Trenggono, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia is also continuing to make various efforts by integrating land and sea handling actions.
"As an archipelago country, Indonesia with the Blue Economy programs that have been carried out is ready to lead the joint effort to protect the marine ecosystem from increasingly massive damage. The sea has always been part of Indonesia's history, identity and future," he added.
On this occasion, Trenggono also announced that Indonesia would host the Ocean Impact Summit 2026 which will take place in Bali, June 2026.
The global meeting brought together world leaders, business actors and experts to generate concrete actions for sustainable ocean governance.
To note, the Velocity of the Blue Economy was attended by representatives of countries and global organizations that are participants in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026.
The issue of the sea is one of the main focuses of WEF 2026, which is evidenced by the launch of the Blue Davos initiative and the designation of 2026 as the Year of Water, an integrated effort to manage the sea and freshwaters to maintain economic stability, climate resilience and food.
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