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blue-economy

Economy 2 years ago

Blue economy bodes well for ASEAN

The blue economy, a new engine of economic growth, bodes well for the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that are eager to achieve prosperity despite lingering challenges.

Academia 2 years ago

Transforming global ocean commitments into on-the-ground action

Harmful fishing methods, pollution, biodiversity loss and habitat degradation are just a few of the ways that human activities are seriously endangering our marine environment.

Economy 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Government looks for untapped potential in blue economy

The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) believes the archipelago’s vast maritime territories could do more for Indonesia’s economic development.

Academia 2 years ago

In Ramadan, let’s focus on solidarity with future generations

Indonesia is among the few countries that heeded the call to strengthen their Paris Agreement commitments last year.

Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Beyond celebration, we urgently need to understand our oceans better

Living on a planet where the ocean dominates its surface, it is fair to say that ocean affairs should provide important content and context in our education.

Regulations 4 years ago

Kadin calls for local protection under 2022 fishing policy

The nation's trade board has urged the government to protect local businesses by requiring foreign-local partnerships in the upcoming fishing licensing scheme.

Academia 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Effective ocean governance: Toward a resilient, thriving and strong nation

The economic contribution of maritime sectors to Indonesia’s gross domestic product remains low despite the estimated annual value of the maritime economy standing at about US$1.33 trillion.

National 4 years ago

‘Blue economy’ not enough to make oceans sustainable, experts say

Panelists from The Jakarta Post's UpClose webinar on sustainable oceans and fisheries contend that prioritizing small-scale fishing and eradicating illegal poaching practices will ensure that Indonesia achieves sustainability in its maritime and fisheries sector.

Opinion 4 years ago

Blue economy offers ASEAN-India a sea of cooperation opportunities

Protecting local marine resources is one of the most urgent needs in promoting sustainable tourism.

National 5 years ago

Blue economy not as sustainable as previously promoted: Researchers

Despite being hailed as a sustainable way of reaping benefits from the ocean ecosystem, implementation of the “blue economy” in Indonesia still runs the risk of displacing local communities and livelihoods, researchers have warned.