Synergy between KKP and Private Sector Strengthens Blue Carbon Ecosystem
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) continues to strengthen synergy with various parties in efforts to improve the quality of the blue carbon ecosystem along the Jakarta coast. One concrete step is taken through mangrove planting activities involving collaboration between the government and the private sector in the North Jakarta coastal area, coinciding with Earth Day celebrations.
Director General of Marine Management at KKP, Koswara, emphasised that this activity is an important part in maintaining the sustainability of the coastal ecosystem while increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change. “Mangrove planting is an important part in efforts to maintain the blue carbon ecosystem while protecting coastal areas from the impacts of climate change,” he stated in an official remark on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
According to him, cross-sector collaboration is key to maintaining the sustainability of the coastal environment. The mangrove planting activity involved dozens of volunteers from government and private sector elements as a real form of synergy in facing climate change challenges.
Representatives from the involved private sector also affirmed their commitment to supporting the preservation of the coastal environment. This involvement is seen as part of shared responsibility in maintaining the sustainability of coastal areas, while contributing to a better environmental future.
Meanwhile, Director of Coasts and Small Islands at KKP, Ahmad Aris, stressed that mangrove planting is a long-term investment, not only from an environmental perspective but also economically. “Today we are not just planting mangroves, but planting the future. Mangroves serve as a natural protector of the coast as well as an important habitat for various marine biota that become the livelihood source for coastal communities,” he explained.
He also highlighted the potential for community-based mangrove management, such as developing ecotourism and other productive businesses, which can drive sustainable local economic growth.
The mangrove planting was carried out in an area spanning dozens of hectares with species that have high ecological value, particularly in absorbing carbon and protecting coastal areas from abrasion and sea waves.
Through blue economy policies, KKP continues to promote sustainable marine resource management involving various parties. These efforts are expected to preserve the coastal ecosystem while providing economic benefits to the community, ensuring its sustainability for future generations.