Jakarta (VNA), Oct. 12 -- The Indonesian Government is focusing efforts on developing its blue economy in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ), supported by technology, tourism and energy innovations.

The term "blue economy" refers the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health of the global ocean ecosystem.

The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) of Indonesia has recently discussed the matter during a SDG conference themed "Marine Sustainability to Improve Welfare and Reduce Inequality."

According to Bambang Prijambodo, deputy director for economic affairs at Bappenas, by the end of 2015, the blue economy contributed 6.4 percen...