The blue economy concept is one of the important guidelines for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at this time, and it is considered to be in line with many things that are echoed in the G20 where Indonesia was asked to become the G20 Presidency in 2022. The blue economy itself is a concept that seeks to achieve a balance between two aspects related to marine ecosystems, namely ecology and economy. In other words, the blue economy does not only see the potential of the marine environment as an economic commodity, but also places great emphasis on the vital importance of preserving the environment in the marine ecosystem. Moreover, it must be remembered that about three-quarters or 71 % of the earth's surface is a vast ocean, while the oceans themselves cover 62 % of the rest of the Republic of Indonesia. For this reason, it is not surprising that the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono also emphasized that the ecological health aspect will be the leader of the development of the national marine and fisheries sector. This assertiveness also stems from the belief that if the health of the marine ecosystem can be perfectly preserved, the result will be a sustainable economy in the future. On the other hand, if the focus is only on the economy but the ecology is destroyed, then it will also damage the economic condition in the future. For example, if fish resources are taken haphazardly, the economy will only increase for a while, but in the future it will not be able to develop again because fish resources are depleting. Minister Trenggono also believes that the blue economy concept is not only useful for maintaining marine health, it will also be able to open up investment opportunities, employment opportunities and the national economy because the distribution of fishery economic growth tends to be in eastern Indonesia, thereby increasing the standard of living of people in the regions.

How is the blue economy related to the G20 where Indonesia is currently the Presidency? It has been stated numerically that the oceans are the dominant part of the earth's surface, while the G20 itself is also the dominant part of all human activities on this earth. It is known that the G20, which is a global forum of 19 countries and one European Union, contributes to 80 % of the World's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 75 % of international trade and 60 % of the world's population. Thus, the policies outlined in the G20 may also have an impact on the health condition of the earth's oceans. In his statement, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, said that the G20 Presidency of Indonesia would raise the importance of a blue economy, blue carbon, and also handling marine debris. The President emphasized that Indonesia is ready to partner with all parties to create a sustainable marine ecosystem. The Head of State also explained that at the domestic level, Indonesia has also taken various breakthroughs to manage the marine environment in a sustainable manner. A number of breakthrough steps include policies for handling fish in a measured and quota-based manner supported by a technology-based monitoring system, developing aquaculture villages based on local wisdom for poverty alleviation, and preserving marine commodities of high economic value.

Marine Health
In line with that, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that the Indonesian Presidency at this year's G20 will also focus on marine health issues. For this reason, Coordinating Minister Luhut emphasized that his party is ready to collect global commitments to carry out restoration of marine health, which is considered an important part of tackling the problem of the climate crisis. The Coordinating Minister for Marves explained that the Indonesian government has designated certain areas as fishing areas by implementing a fishing quota. It aims to preserve the fishery species of the region. Thus the G20 Presidency is also considered to have clearly emphasized the importance of the role of the ocean in mitigating climate change. He emphasized Indonesia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment to climate change. One specific example of tackling climate change related to coastal areas is that the government will also rehabilitate 600 thousand hectares of mangrove forest which is targeted for completion by 2024. environment, under the Indonesian Presidency will focus on priorities for sustainable recovery, land and sea-based actions and resource mobilization, to support environmental protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation targets. Of the three issues, there are seven derivative issues that become priority, namely biodiversity related to the Post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, environmental recovery from land degradation and deforestation, protection of marine ecosystems related to IUU fishing, Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica, and Osaka. Blue Ocean Vision. Then marine debris, efficient use of resources and a circular economy, sustainable funding to cover wider environmental issues, as well as the G20 Water Dialogue. The Daily Chair of the Indonesian Traditional Fishermen Association (KNTI) Dani Setiawan emphasized the importance of highlighting various aspects of the strength of the maritime sector during Indonesia's tenure as the G20 Presidency. For this reason, he said, the Indonesian Presidency needs to be used to provide understanding, understanding, and at the same time provide measurable pressure for the ease of entry requirements for fishery and marine products from Indonesia in other countries, especially G20 members. Thus, multi-regional cooperation will also be encouraged to support the management and utilization of fishery and marine resources that are mutually beneficial and have a sustainability dimension, which is in line with the Indonesian government's blue economy concept, as well as the vision of the G20 implementation itself.

Source: https://m.antaranews.com/berita/2718165/menyelaraskan-ekonomi-biru-dengan-presidensi-g20