"First, I am very happy to be with you all in the maintenance of the 2022 coast in Tangerang District, which discusses many important agendas. The blue economy will be a challenge in the future," she remarked.
The marine economy or blue economy concept can encourage economic growth since the maintenance of marine ecosystems is fundamental to the survival of coastal communities, she noted.
"The concept of a blue economy is something that encourages economic growth, strengthening marine ecosystems. The foundation of the blue economy is inclusive ocean resilience, clean seas, and healthy marine ecosystems," she added.
Given the dynamics of the response to the issue of carbon emissions, she said that businesses and societies have high hopes of contributing to emission reduction efforts.
However, she said obstacles in the blue economy, including habitat destruction, such as illegal and unregulated fishing that threaten the ecosystem, must be addressed immediately.
"This is exacerbated by the supply of advertisements. Indonesia is also prone to the threat of natural disasters, such as tsunamis, that threaten human life," she noted.
However, she said she hopes that the PEMSEA PNLG agenda in Tangerang district will encourage efforts to improve the potential of coastal and aquatic ecosystems.
“So, basically, there must be a change in the integrated management in coastal areas, such as mangroves, structuring or coastal areas, including plastic waste that goes into the sea," Bakar added.
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