Jakarta, Feb. 24 -- Indonesia is stepping up its sustainable marine economy strategy, with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) aiming to bring its first coastal blue carbon projects to the international carbon market by 2027.

According to KKP, at least two pilot blue carbon projects are expected to be ready for international trading within the next three years. Ahmad Aris, Director of Coastal and Small Islands at the ministry, said the timeline is necessary to meet stringent carbon market requirements, including project preparation, validation and verification.

Blue carbon refers to carbon dioxide captured and stored by coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and seagrass beds, which serve as natural carbon sinks and play a ...