These reports are 'preliminary consultation drafts', so should you have any feedback or questions, please send them to Dr. Irfan Yulianto.
Date
1 September 2021 – 31 March 2022
Pilot study area
Gili Matra Marine Protected Area
Objectives
With support GOAP, the Ocean Accounts pilot project in Indonesia has three main objectives:
- Conduct a national pilot on ocean accounts in Indonesia
- Develop a roadmap for ocean accounts implementation
- Improve knowledge and capacity on ocean accounts among key stakeholders
Types of accounts
- Ecosystem extent and condition
- Flows to the economy
- Flows to the environment
- Governance
Methods
By referring to the Ocean Diagnostic Tool, three main methods were outlined to gather information and perspective from stakeholders
- (1) Indonesia’s policy framework and strategic planning
- (2) operationalisation and methods
- (3) priority, challenges, and opportunities for ocean accounts development
Challenges and lessons learned
Key Lesson Learned: Government-led initiative is important for collaborative action
- Challenge: Encounter various cross-sectoral interests. Solution: Collaborative action and dedicated team
- Challenge: Data availability, especially for opening accounts. Solution: Deep dive into database from each institution and pool the datasets together
- Challenge: Understanding of methodology. Solution: Capacity building and intensive consultation with experts
Partners
Contacts
- Dr. Firdaus Agung, Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
- Dr. Irfan Yulianto, Rekam Nusantara Foundation