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Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 - 

Jakarta, 21 September 2023 – Indonesia is hosting the High Level Conference (Summit) Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 which will take place in Bali Province on October 11 next.

A number of observers also assessed that this forum would be Indonesia's contribution as an initiator dealing with global issues related to maritime affairs. 

This was said by the Coordinator of Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia, Mohamad Abdi Suhufan, when contacted in Jakarta, Thursday (21/9/2023). 

One of them, said Abdi, is marine-based tourism. Among the regions in Indonesia that have. This potential is DKI Jakarta which he said has the potential to develop and to support life for coastal residents.

"Like in the Thousand Islands, the trend of marine tourism will continue to develop," said Abdi Suhufan.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday, the potential for marine tourism development is based on existing natural resources and riches, like; It is home to hundreds of types of fish, coral reefs, mangroves and animals protected rarity.

Abdi Suhufan said that the development of marine tourism would be realized quickly if it happened strong synergy between stakeholders and coastal communities. 

The government and private sector need to encourage the community to become the main actors in this realizing a blue economy in the capital city, so that it can receive large and pressing benefits potential conflict.

On the other hand, the community must also increase their capacity and awareness about tourism sustainable by protecting marine ecosystems from damage and pollution. 

Another thing that needs to be done is improving and ensuring the availability of basic infrastructure in coastal areas, such as telecommunications facilities, clean water and electricity//VOI