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Indonesia Calls for Global Cooperation on Ocean Governance
Indonesia's fisheries minister urged countries to strengthen global ocean cooperation at a forum in Sanya, China.
Sakti Wahyu Trenggono spoke to nearly 400 delegates from more than 30 countries and territories at the November 6-8 symposium.
The discussions covered ocean rules, the blue economy and a treaty on marine life beyond national waters.
Indonesia's blue-economy plans include expanding marine protected areas to 30 percent by 2045, managing fishing through quotas and developing sustainable aquaculture.
The country also called for action against illegal fishing and stronger marine conservation.
Trenggono said the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea remains the foundation for international ocean governance.
Indonesia supports implementing the biodiversity treaty fairly and inclusively, and ratified it in June 2025; the country urged states to keep cooperating and base policy on science.
Indonesia’s fisheries minister called for stronger international cooperation on ocean governance and development of an inclusive, sustainable blue economy.
Sakti Wahyu Trenggono made the call in a keynote address at the 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance in Sanya, China.
The symposium, held from November 6 to 8, brought together nearly 400 representatives from more than 30 countries and territories.
Indonesia outlined five blue economy policies, including expanding marine conservation areas to 30% by 2045.
Trenggono said the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea remains the main basis for international ocean governance and backed effective implementation of the BBNJ Agreement.
- Who
- Indonesia’s fisheries minister, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.
- What
- He called for stronger global ocean governance through international cooperation and blue economy development.
- When
- November 6–8, 2026; he delivered his address during the symposium.
- Where
- Sanya, Hainan province, China.
- Why
- Indonesia said cooperation is key to addressing global maritime challenges and supporting healthy, productive, sustainable seas.
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Indonesia ratified the BBNJ Agreement and deposited its instrument of ratification during the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.
The 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance took place in Sanya, China.
Trenggono delivered a keynote address at the symposium.
- Symposium
- 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance
- Location
- Sanya, Hainan province, China
- Attendance
- Nearly 400 representatives from more than 30 countries and territories
- Marine conservation target
- 30% by 2045
- BBNJ ratification
- June 10, 2025, in Nice, France
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