resume from ppaper about blue economy.pptx

resume from ppaper about blue economy.pptx

1. Asia-Pacific Faces Threat to Food Security Due to Biodiversity Loss Conflicts and climate change contribute to hunger, but biodiversity loss is an equal or greater threat. Forests are losing their ability to provide resources and regulate the environment due to biodiversity decline. The region depends on a narrow genetic base of crops, making food systems less resilient. Diverse diets are crucial for good nutrition, and biodiversity loss reduces dietary options. Wild plants and animals are a food source, especially for the poor, and contribute to breeding programs. The Call to Action: Everyone in Asia-Pacific needs to be part of the plan to conserve biodiversity. Sustainable food systems require protecting ecosystems and reducing food waste. Helping member countries improve biodiversity and sustainability in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. Updating action plans to achieve the 2030 biodiversity targets. Promoting sustainable aquaculture to meet rising demand for fish. Supporting forest restoration and reducing deforestation through REDD+. Providing technical expertise on climate change and natural resource management. FAO's Efforts: We must take action now to protect biodiversity for food security, nutrition, and the environment. The International Day for Biological Diversity calls for action to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The Urgency to Act: Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity – a hidden threat to food security, habitat By Jong Jin Kim Source: The Jakarta Post ( 22/05/2024)

2. Utilize AI for better food security across the supply chain. Implement the National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence for agriculture. Leverage digital tools for land management, green energy, and sustainable practices Digitalization: Rethink rural areas as centers of food production and economic growth. Attract youth to agriculture by revitalizing villages. Revisit Law No. 6/2014 to recognize villages' potential in food security. Smart Ruralism: Share expertise with developing countries through FAO. Indonesia's development plan in Africa presents a good example of SSTC. Expand cooperation to assist fragile countries in Asia and Africa. South-South Triangular Cooperation (SSTC): Collaborate with FAO to attract investments in food transformation. Leverage G20 membership to push for new investments in regional food security. Unlocking Financing: Designing the future of Indonesia’s food systems By Purna Cita Nugraha and Rajendra Aryal (The Jakarta Post) Source: The Jakarta Post ( 15/05/2024) Over 50% of Indonesia's population lives in rural areas, highlighting the importance of rural development for agriculture.

3. Challenges: Traditional, top-down extension methods are ineffective in addressing complex agricultural issues. Smallholder farmers, the majority in Indonesia, lack access to knowledge and technology. A shortage of extension workers hinders proper farmer support. Underfunding limits resources for extension services and training. Shifting Towards a Systems Thinking Approach: This approach recognizes farmers as active participants in agricultural innovation. It emphasizes understanding the social, political, and cultural context of knowledge. Opportunities of ICT: Mobile apps and messaging platforms (like WhatsApp) connect farmers and extension workers. Online forums facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers, experts, and government agencies. AI tools like ChatGPT can help extension workers access and share information efficiently. Local language translation through AI can improve information accessibility for farmers. Policymakers need to consider: Bottom-up mechanisms to gather farmer needs and feedback. Increased funding for research, development, and village-level extension services. The new wave of agricultural extension and farmers' agency By Yuhan Farah Maulida Source: The Jakarta Post ( 13/05/2024)

4. Land Redistribution and Small-Scale Farmers: The government is redistributing state-controlled land to empower small-scale farmers. Despite land reform efforts, the number of small farmers with land less than 0.5 ha is increasing. How land redistribution can bolster Indonesia’s food security By Yuhan Farah Maulida The Importance of Land Tenure: Benefits of Improved Land Tenure: Beyond Land Redistribution: This includes access to: Secure land rights are essential for a stable food system. Small-scale farmers, despite limited land, produce a significant portion of Indonesia's food. Land scarcity and low productivity contribute to Indonesia's reliance on food imports. Increased investment in farm inputs and improved productivity. Example: China's land reforms led to agricultural growth and rural development. Land ownership allows access to credit for better equipment and inputs. A holistic approach is needed to empower farmers beyond land ownership. Finance: Crucial for purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and equipment. Information and Technology: Knowledge on efficient farming techniques and market information. Markets: Improved distribution channels to connect farmers with buyers and reduce spoilage. Source: The Jakarta Post ( 17/05/2024)

5. Ocean biodiversity: The writing's on the wall and we need to act fast Threats to Oceans Challenges and Next Steps: Ratification by 60 countries is needed for the BBNJ Agreement to become legally binding. This is a complex and time-consuming process. Effective implementation requires establishing rules, data collection, international cooperation, financial support, and capacity building. Global Efforts: The Convention on Biological Diversity set a target to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030 (30x30 target). The BBNJ Agreement is a historic international agreement to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in the high seas (areas beyond national jurisdiction). Indonesia, a signatory to the agreement, needs to take several steps: Secure domestic political support for ratification by 2025. Ensure the BBNJ Agreement is included in national development plans (RPJPN and RPJMN). Develop funding mechanisms and establish a secretariat. Identify priority areas for high seas marine protected areas (MPAs). Collaborate with other countries on MPA management and dispute resolution. The Role of Indonesia: As an archipelagic nation, Indonesia has a significant stake in ocean health. The government needs strong leadership and commitment to implement the BBNJ Agreement. By taking these steps, Indonesia can be a leader in ocean conservation efforts. By Muhamad Burhanudin and Ardelia Clarissa Noensie (The Jakarta Post) Source: The Jakarta Post ( 28/05/2024) Rising ocean temperatures, acidification, deoxygenation, pollution, and unsustainable fishing threaten marine biodiversity.

6. TIDES OF CHANGE: INNOVATING ASEAN’S BLUE ECONOMY Aims to transform and diversify the region's economies through sustainable use of marine and freshwater resources. Covers 10 ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste. Supported by the ASEAN Blue Economy Framework (2023). ASEAN Blue Economy Open to entrepreneurs, inventors, academics, and researchers in ASEAN and Timor-Leste. Offers $40,000 grants and incubation support to 60 winners. Focuses on solutions for climate change, plastic pollution, sustainable fisheries, and tourism. Application deadline: May 31, 2024 (extended) - Apply on UNDP website. Challenges Overfishing, habitat degradation, and marine pollution. Governance issues, inadequate infrastructure, and limited technology/human resources. ASEAN Blue Economy Innovation Project Launched by ASEAN, UNDP, and Japan. Aims to enhance marine/freshwater governance, resource management, and sustainable development. ASEAN Blue Innovation Challenge Source: The Jakarta Post ( 14/05/2024)

7. The RDF plant is set to be built atop a 7.8-hectare site in Rorotan , North Jakarta. It will be able to process 2,500 tonnes of waste per day. The Jakarta administration has allocated about R p 1.2 trillion (US$74.89 million) of its 2024 regional budget (APBD). An RDF plant works by separating, shredding, and processing waste into small pellets to be used as an alternative fuel in cement plants or coal-fired power plants. The Rorotan RDF plant will be able to turn 35-40 percent of the waste processed into alternative fuel, which means that the facility can produce around 875 tonnes of alternative fuels daily at full capacity. 50 percent of Jakarta’s trash was organic waste, which was not suitable for making high-quality refuse-derived fuel that met industry standards. Suggested authorities prioritize waste sorting and reduction to compost organic waste and recycle plastic waste instead of burning it. Source: The Jakarta Post ( 21/05/2024) Jakarta to build city's first waste-to-energy plant Over 10 million people produces 8,000 tonnes of waste every day.

8. World Economic Forum’s latest Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) released on May 21, 2024. 36 22 INDONESIA LEAPFROGS REGIONAL PEERS IN GLOBAL TOURISM RANKING Indonesia jumped 14 spots to 22nd place globally. The great improvement puts Indonesia ahead of neighbors like Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and even tourism hotspot Thailand. an overall index score of 4.46 ranks Indonesia highest in the region, excluding Singapore. Sandiaga Uno admitted that Indonesia had been losing foreign tourists to neighboring countries, citing inconvenient visa requirements and limited connectivity between Indonesian islands. Source: The Jakarta Post ( 23/05/2024)