Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is recently reportedly preparing to designate 17 locations as specific national strategic areas for blue carbon reserves. Blue carbon refers to carbon absorbed and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and tidal marshes. These ecosystems have the capacity to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Katika Listriana, Director-General for Marine Spatial Planning at the ministry, stated that the designation of these locations reflects Indonesia's commitment to managing blue carbon ecosystems, protecting the environment, and improving the well-being of coastal communities. She also stated that areas such as the northern coastal areas of Central Java and East Java will be prioritized for ecosystem restoration. Blue carbon development will also include other national strategic areas, such as coastal urban clusters like Greater Jakarta.
