RRI.CO.ID, Davos – The United Nations officially endorsed Indonesia's commitment and implementation of its Blue Economy policy, considering it a crucial step for global ocean health. The UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Peter Thompson, expressed full support for Indonesia's commitment and implementation of the Blue Economy policy.

This was stated during a panel at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, 22 January 2026. Thompson highly appreciated and emphasized that Indonesia's actions, as the world's largest archipelagic nation, have a direct impact on global ocean health.

“When Indonesia calls, we all come. Why? As you heard already, it's the world's biggest archipelago. And what happens in the ocean in Indonesia is relevant to the ocean all around the planet,” he said. This support is directed at Indonesia's strategy, which positions the Blue Economy not merely as environmental discourse, but as a strategic pillar for food security and long-term prosperity.

On the same occasion, Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, stated that the Blue Economy policy is designed to protect marine ecosystems while promoting productivity, value-added creation, and inclusive growth.

“Indonesia is implementing measurable programs through its Blue Economy policy, namely expanding marine and conservation areas to cover 30% of our waters by 2045,” he said.

He mentioned the government will implement quota-based responsible fisheries, promoting sustainable aquaculture, strengthening ecosystem surveillance on coastal and small islands, and engaging fishermen and coastal communities in reducing marine plastic pollution.

Welcoming this momentum of international support, the Indonesian government announced it will host the "Ocean Impact Summit 2026" in Bali this coming June, as a form of leadership and a platform for global collaboration on ocean health. The UN Special Envoy also encouraged the upcoming forum in Bali to discuss innovative solutions, such as the electrification of small-scale fishing boats to reduce carbon emissions.

Globally, the UN aimed to protect at least 30% of Earth’s land, freshwater, and ocean by 2030, or better known as the “30 by 30” agenda. In the maritime sector, the UN put attention to Indonesia’s maritime conservation moves.