Indonesia launches national programme to cut marine waste by 70% by 2029

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) launched the Clean and Healthy Waste-Free Sea programme, or Sebasah, in the Kamal Muara area, North Jakarta. Through this initiative, the KKP aims to reduce ocean waste by up to 40 per cent by 2027 and 70 per cent by 2029. This is reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.

The programme focuses on a holistic approach to waste management – tackling pollution at every stage, from inland rivers to coastal and marine environments.

According to Deputy Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Didit Herdiawan, the strategy will include direct intervention in various high-impact areas such as rivers, beaches, small islands, seaports, and marine activity hubs.

To improve the health of the marine ecosystem, the KKP will take two measures. Both are to reduce ocean waste and to improve the coastal ecosystem by planting mangroves.

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries will spearhead the initiative, working closely with other ministries, regional governments, NGOs, researchers, and private sector partners to ensure effective implementation.