Indonesia improves coastal management in Sumatra
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Kartika Listriani, an official with Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), announced that the government is reinforcing four key areas of marine spatial planning in Sumatra, an island in Indonesia.
Listriani explained the government aims to improve collaboration between national and regional administrations, ensuring that local needs inform national policy and vice versa. The KKP also intends to better integrate environmental conservation, community interests, and sustainable resource use into all coastal and marine development plans.
Listriani emphasized the importance of consistent monitoring and evaluation of marine space utilization to prevent conflicts and protect ecosystems, noting that marine areas are constantly changing with new activities. To support these efforts, the KKP plans to provide more guidance, assistance, and capacity building to local governments and stakeholders. Listriani highlighted Sumatra’s diverse marine resources, including fisheries, tourism, and energy, and said coordinated planning is essential for sustainable use of these resources across the region’s provinces.
The government is also expanding marine conservation areas and working to reduce plastic waste with community participation.
