Indonesia Aligns Policies, Financing to Lead Global Blue Carbon Initiative
JAKARTA, Indonesia : Indonesia is fast-tracking blue carbon as a central element of its climate transition strategy while submitting its second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and preparing for the COP31 Climate Conference in Antalya, an official of the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry, Koswara, said Friday.
Koswara emphasized that Indonesia has a strategic opportunity to become a global leader in blue carbon development, achievable through institutional alignment, integrated policies, and coordinated financing mechanisms. “Integrating marine issues into the national and global climate agenda can strengthen Indonesia’s marine climate diplomacy in international forums,” he added.
Indonesia is home to roughly 17 percent of global blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrasses, and brackish waters, with marine areas covering nearly three-quarters of the country’s territory. The nation’s blue economy potential is estimated at US$1.3 trillion.
Ary Sudjianto from the Environment Ministry stressed that blue carbon policies must align with Indonesia’s second NDC to ensure measurable contributions to emission reduction targets of 31.89 percent independently and 43.2 percent with international support.
To accelerate implementation, the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry hosted the Ocean Climate Dialogue 2026 on February 11 with the Climate Works Centre and The Conservation Indonesia. The forum gathered cross-sector stakeholders to align science, governance, grassroots knowledge, regulations, and financial instruments to transform blue carbon ambitions into concrete projects.
Panel discussions highlighted the gap between scientific data availability and readiness of projects on the ground. Financial institutions and development partners underscored the need for regulatory certainty, a strong scientific basis, and proper financing instruments to unlock investment and scale projects. National planners also called for a clear roadmap to align policy, financing, and implementation across government levels.
By strengthening marine data, integrating marine spatial planning, carbon policies, and mobilizing sustainable financing, blue carbon is positioned as a strategic driver for emission reduction, coastal resilience, and sustainable economic growth.
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