Indonesia plans to enter the international blue carbon market by 2027, with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries preparing at least two pilot projects focused on mangroves and seagrass ecosystems. The ministry says the timeline reflects the long process required for carbon market readiness—project preparation, validation, and verification—while emphasizing that blue carbon plays a key role in climate mitigation. With around 17% of the world’s blue carbon reserves, Indonesia aims to strengthen its blue economy, valued at an estimated US$1.3 trillion, and is prioritizing seagrass ecosystems that were not included in the country’s second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). To meet the 2027 target, the ministry is coordinating cross‑institution efforts to finalize derivative regulations under Presidential Regulation No. 110/2025 by June 2026, which will govern carbon value instruments and national emission controls. It has also identified 18 indicative sites for Blue Carbon Reserve zoning across strategic and provincial areas, including Kotabaru, the Derawan Islands, the Tanimbar Islands, Toli-Toli, Supiori Island, the Lingga waters, and northern Java. Beyond economic benefits, officials highlight that blue carbon initiatives ultimately support the ecological functions of coastal ecosystems.Source: https://en.antaranews.com/news/405634/kkp-targets-2027-for-indonesias-blue-carbon-market-entry (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: ANTARA NEWS, 24 February 2026