Government Drives Maritime Sector as Climate Change Solution

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian government reaffirms its commitment to addressing the global climate crisis by placing the maritime sector as a key instrument. Through the Ocean Climate Dialog 2026 forum held in Jakarta on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, Indonesia is promoting policies that integrate the protection of marine ecosystems with economic growth thru the concept of sustainable blue economy.

The government affirmed that climate change mitigation and adaptation cannot be separated from the role of the oceans. The strategy is expected not only to preserve environmental sustainability, but also to strengthen national resilience against the increasingly evident impacts of global warming.

The Director General of Marine Management at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) of the Republic of Indonesia, Koswara, explained that Indonesia will continue to actively contribute to global efforts. He stated that the maritime sector has great potential as a multifaceted solution, ranging from emission absorption to providing food sources for the global community.

"Indonesia chooses to move forward thru the discourse that we will promote the ocean as part of the solution for climate change mitigation and adaptation, food security, and a sustainable economy," Koswara conveyed.

In addition, Koswara further said the importance of multisectoral collaboration to achieve those targets. According to him, Indonesia is committed to collaborating with international partners, academics, and the private sector to ensure that the policies implemented can be effectively carried out down to the coastal communities.

On the other hand, the Deputy for Climate Change Control at the Ministry of Environment, Ary Sujianto, highlighted Indonesia's wealth of blue carbon. He mentioned that Indonesia is home to 3.44 million hectares of mangrove forests, equivalent to a quarter of the total mangrove area in the world.

"Indonesia has mangroves covering 3.44 million hectares or about 20-25 percent of the world's mangroves, with the ability to absorb and store carbon up to 1000 tons per hectare, making it one of the most effective carbon absorbers on the planet," Ary said.

As a conclusion, the Ocean Climate Dialog 2026 is an important part leading up to the Ocean Impact Summit to be held in Bali next June. This forum is expected to produce a strategic draft for the national marine resource balance roadmap to integrate blue carbon potential into future development planning systems.