President Jokowi Delivers Commitment To Marine Conservation Up To 32.5 Hectares

President Joko Widodo (Berjas)/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo conveyed Indonesia's commitment to conduct marine conservation to an area of 32.5 million hectares by 2030. Ocean Summit" delivered via video on the Presidential Secretariat channel on Friday 11 February "One Ocean Summit" taking place in Brest, Brittany in northwest France on 9-11 February 2022, aims to mobilize the international community to take concrete action towards conservation and support healthy and sustainable oceans. The meeting was reported in the context of the French Presidency at the European Union Council with the support of the United Nations. "Thank you, Your Excellency President Macron, for holding this meeting. As the largest archipelagic country in the world, a healthy marine environment is the key to Indonesia's sustainable development," added the President. said Indonesia was proud to be one of the countries at the forefront of the world in terms of marine protection. "Until 2021, we have managed to reach an area of 28.1 million hectares or 86.5 percent. We are optimistic that our commitment in 2030 can be fulfilled," said President. According to President Jokowi, state leaders need to place marine environmental management in the dimension of sustainable development and be a part of supporting economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic. technology and carrier bro, aquaculture villages based on local wisdom for poverty alleviation and the preservation of high-value economic commodities," said the President. On February 11, French President Emmanuel Macron brought together heads of state and government, leaders of multilateral institutions, business leaders and civil society to make commitments. Several important initiatives will be launched, namely the protection of marine ecosystems and sustainable fisheries, combating pollution, especially from plastics, responding to the impacts of climate change, and advocating for improved ocean governance.