JAKARTA: Indonesia will host an international green economy forum in Banyuwangi, East Java province, from Friday to Saturday, bringing together ASEAN member states and partner countries to exchange best practices on sustainable ocean-based development.
The ASEAN-ID Green Economy Forum will be jointly organized by Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, in collaboration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Adhyanti Sardanarini Wirajuda, an official from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Banyuwangi was chosen because of its success in integrating marine conservation with fisheries, tourism, small businesses and community empowerment.
She added that the district provides a development model that Indonesia hopes to share with other participating countries.
The forum is expected to attract representatives from ASEAN member states, East Asia Summit participants and members of the Pacific Islands Forum, with discussions aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on the blue economy and sustainable management of marine resources.
Edited by Chok Bora
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