IPB University, Indonesian Government Invite Young Generation to Build a Sustainable Fisheries Sector
IPB University together with the Ministry of National Development Planning / National Development Planning Agency of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invited the young generation to build a sustainable fisheries sector during the Youth Forum for SDGs #14, Tuesday (1/10).
Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) of IPB University, Dr Luky Andrianto, MSc, also reaffirmed the important roles of the millennial generation for the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 14: Life below water. "I want to encourage students to contribute to the successful implementation of the 14th SDGs, namely life below water and sustainable fisheries. I am sure that each Fisheries Management Area (WPP) must have an area of excellence that can be maximized in order to achieve this goal. I hope that the eleven Student Executive Boards (BEM) of FPIK present today will be able to support students with other disciplines, such as from socio-political science, international law, and all relevant disciplines, to actualize the three big targets, namely healthy ocean, productive marine ecosystem, and improved livelihood," said the Chairperson of the alliance of Indonesian FPIK Deans.
In an interactive discussion session, Reef Check Network Indonesia (RCNI) Coordinator, Sila, said that RCNI which has hundreds of networks throughout Indonesia and has been monitoring coral reef ecosystems is expected to respond to management's inclusiveness in achieving the 14th SDGs target in Indonesia and to trigger young people to participate in sustainable marine resource management interventions. Meanwhile, Dhini Sastroatmojo, the representative of the Indonesian Maritime Youth Association, said, "The poverty problem does not only become the responsibility of the government but also the responsibility of us as young people."
Furthermore, Coordinator of the Indonesian National Movement for Bag Diet, Rahyang said, "Efforts to reduce the use of disposable plastics are priority things that must be done to avoid leaking garbage into the sea. Therefore, plastic waste pollution can be avoided and living organisms are also not threatened by plastic pollution that has entered the food chain.
Meanwhile, quoted from the Indonesian Environmental Princess 2018, Vania, said, "As consumers, we need to be selective in choosing fish to be consumed in terms of species, size, the origin of waters and methods of catching. Moreover, maintaining underwater habitat is also important, so that fish still have shelter to live and breed. This covers the leakage prevention of plastic waste into the ocean and protection of coral reefs. In short, let's be a smart and environmentally conscious consumer."
This activity was also attended by various fisheries start-ups which encourage the digitization of industries and markets for Indonesian fisheries. Rully Setya Purnama, Chief Executive Officer of Minapoli said that start-up as one of the actors in the creative economy industry is very significant in presenting innovation and new business models in the industrial 4.0 era. "The marine and fisheries industry is becoming a more attractive investment with the start-up, because it can encourage businesses to be more effective and competitive and increase supply chain efficiency. The presence of a multi-stakeholder platform will open wider synergy and collaboration for the progress and the nation's economy," he said.
This activity was also attended by hundreds of people from start-up entrepreneurs, youth communities, student communities, youth influencers, environmentalists, and other environmental communities to discuss the roles of young people and communities in achieving sustainable fisheries development. (KD/ris/zsp)
