Jakarta, Dec. 5 -- The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has set target to reduce 50 percent volume of waste entering Indonesia's oceans by 2029 through a series of strategic programs.

Director General of Marine Management at KKP, Koswara, stated in Jakarta on Thursday that around 16 million tons of waste enter Indonesian waters each year.

Of this total, around 80 percent originates from land, while the remaining 20 percent comes from marine activities.

"Our target is a gradual reduction: 10 percent by 2026, 20 percent in 2027, 30 percent in 2028, and finally 50 percent in 2029," Koswara said.

To achieve this target, KKP is implementing a range of strategies, including large-scale clean-up of marine waste, waste balance a...