Indonesia to designate 200,000 hectares of new marine conservation zones
Expansion aligned with country’s sustainable marine spatial planning framework, long-term socioeconomic goals
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesia has announced plans to establish 200,000 hectares of new marine conservation areas in 2025 as part of a national strategy to enhance marine ecosystem resilience, reports VNA.
Kartika Listriana, Director General of Marine Spatial Planning at the ministry, said in a statement that the expansion of conservation zones is directly aligned with the country’s sustainable marine spatial planning framework and its long-term environmental and socio economic goals.
Listriana said the newly designated areas will support the country’s broader mission to improve blue carbon management and reinforce the effectiveness of marine protection.
She underscored the importance of responsible and inclusive ocean governance, stating that marine spatial planning must ensure fair and sustainable use of resources, particularly for coastal communities and future generations.
A source claimed that this initiative builds on Indonesia’s significant progress in marine conservation, with protected areas reaching 29.9 million hectares at the end of 2024.
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