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G20 Indonesia

Making Indonesia's blue economy concept harmonious with G20 vision

The blue economy concept is currently one of the major guidelines for the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and ...

Indonesia pledges to conserve 32.5 million hectares of marine area

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has reiterated Indonesia's commitment to conserving up to 32.5 million hectares of ...

G20 Indonesia

Indonesia to discuss blue economy, blue carbon during G20 presidency

Indonesia will highlight the importance of the blue economy, blue carbon, and also marine debris handling during its ...

Sumadi highlights Indonesia's contributions at IMO assembly

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi highlighted Indonesia’s commitment and contribution to the maritime ...

Continental Shelf Bill could strengthen Indonesia's stance: ministry

The Continental Shelf Bill could strengthen Indonesia’s stance on the issue, Acting Director General of Marine ...

Measured fishing policy aims to balance ecology, economy: minister

Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono has said that the implementation of the measured fishing ...

Govt mulling serious action against Panama, Iran tankers

The Indonesian government will take serious action against two foreign tankers, Panamanian-flagged MT Freya and ...

Riau Islands authorities sink 5 foreign fishing boats caught poaching

The Riau Islands High Prosecutor's Office sank five foreign fishing boats seized by officers for conducting illegal ...

G20 Riyadh Summit agrees on Indonesia's notes on creative economy

The G20 Riyadh Leaders' Summit agreed on some of Indonesia's proposals, including a call on major economies to ...

Conservation, fisheries development need to go hand in hand: Jokowi

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said in addition to curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to ...

Weekend Stories

Air pollution issues still shroud South-East Asian countries

Despite being home to an abundance of rich natural resources, poor air quality and vast environmental degradation ...

Coordinating ministry for maritime affairs identifies Natuna problems

The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs has identified various developmental problems in Natuna District related ...

Sea-level rise poses threat to Jakarta, Semarang, Demak coastal areas

Rising sea levels and decreasing land surface, driven by global climate change, pose an existential crisis to coastal ...

KKP keen on network established to combat transnational fishery crimes

Head of the Research and Human Resources Agency of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Sjarief Widjaja ...

UN Environment expects Indonesia`s major role in marine waste prevention

UN Environment`s Regional Director for Asia-Pacific Dechen Tsering expects Indonesia to play a major role in ...