18 Nov CTC Joins the 6th International Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali

CTC joined the 6th International Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Forum, co-organized by the host, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia (MMAF) together with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC) and the European Commission (EC) in Nusa Dua, Bali, from October 8-11, 2024. The event was opened by the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Mr Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, who highlighted five key policies of the Indonesian Blue Economy, including expanding conservation areas, measurable fisheries, aquaculture innovation, surveillance, and addressing marine plastic pollution.

This forum was attended by 99 participants from 46 countries and 67 Indonesian guests, and marks the first time it has been held outside Europe with Indonesia chosen for its significant issues and lessons in developing MSP. The event aims to share experiences and challenges in the MSP process across countries, with 16 group discussions focusing on  three specific topics – marine protection and restoration, climate change, and a sustainable blue economy. During the group discussion, CTC Bali Portfolio Manager, Wira Sanjaya, shared insights on MSP development in Bali and Nusa Penida, including challenges in multi-stakeholder engagement and the promotion of green energy.

“Through this forum, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to conserving the ocean and utilizing marine resources sustainably. The main goal of this forum is to discuss and exchange ideas as well as concrete recommendations on strengthening the connection between maritime and marine spatial planning with three main themes: ocean protection and restoration, climate change adaptation, and sustainable blue economy development.” Said Mr. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.

This forum also resulted in several concrete follow-up recommendations for the future, including stakeholder literacy on marine spatial planning for conservation and marine restoration purposes through human resource capacity building, as well as the development of global guidelines for integrating climate change issues into marine spatial planning.

Writers: Adam Putra, Wira Sanjaya

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