WORLD OCEAN DAY: IYMDS FOR OOC 2019

I. Background
World Oceans Day is a global celebration that takes place every 8 June. A healthy world
ocean is critical to our survival. Every year, World Oceans Day provides a unique
opportunity to honor, help protect, and conserve our world’s shared ocean. The ocean is
important because it generates most of the oxygen we breathe, helps feed us, regulates
our climate, cleans the water we drink, offers a pharmacopoeia of medicines, and provides
limitless resources and inspirations.
However, today the oceans are under threat from the effects of climate-change, over
-fishing, pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Thankfully many individuals, institutions,
governments, and NGOs have realized and put attention to these matters.
Looking at all the threats, Our Ocean Conference - a prestigious international level
conference by the US Department of State, has formulated six areas of action to seek
solutions through policy, governance, technology, and finance. These areas need to be
understood in depth and taken into consideration while making action plans for the ocean.
We need to trigger, amplify, and accelerate action for clean and healthy oceans, where
production and protection go hand in hand.
Every Our Ocean Conference over the years has an integrated parallel event titled Our
Ocean Youth Leadership Summit, organized by Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA). Divers
Clean Action, and independent Indonesian NGO serving as the Indonesian chapter of SOA
is also organizing Indonesian Youth Marine Debris Summit (IYMDS) 2019, where the best
selected participants will be the Indonesian delegates for the upcoming Our Ocean Youth
Leadership Summit 2019 in Oslo, Norway.
 II. Event Schedule
Date: ​Saturday, June 22nd​ , 2019
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Time: ​4 pm – 8.30 pm
Venue: @america Pacific Place
Session Topic Duration Additional Info
(minutes)
1 Opening 10 U.S. Embassy, Ministry of Marine Affairs and
Fisheries (Dirjen Pengelolaan Ruang Laut)
2 Marine Protected Area 20
Sustainable Fisheries 20
QnA 15
Photo Session 5
3 Maritime Security 20
Sustainable Blue Economy 20
QnA 15
Photo Session 5
4 Marine Pollution 20
Climate Change 20
QnA 15
Photo Session 5
5 Wrap Up, Announcements 10 Ministry of Marine Affairs, Divers Clean
Action: IYMDS Call for Action
Audience Challenge 10
Photo Session 5
Closing 5
 III. Themes and Potential Speakers
i. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Area-Based Management Measures
Our marine ecosystems must be protected from harmful human impacts. Integrated management of
natural resources and the marine environment is crucial. SDG target 14.5 is to conserve at least 10
% of marine and coastal areas by 2020.
Area-based management tools, including marine protected areas (MPAs), are important for
ensuring sustainable use of resources and protecting marine ecosystems. Area-based management
means that different ecosystems are managed according to their particular needs. In some MPAs
there are strict restrictions on human activity, while others can be used for production, depending
on the need for protection and the cumulative effects of the activities in question.
A. Potential moderator:
Dwi (WWF Indonesia)
WWF Indonesia is an independent foundation that is an official part of World Wide Fund for
Nature (WWF) and its affiliations, a global conservation organization in 100 countries all
over the world. WWF works in the field of the wilderness preservation and the reduction of
human impact on the environment
B. Potential speakers:
1. H​ amish Daud (Indonesian Ocean Pride):
An influencer and public figure, he is the founder of Indonesian Ocean Pride. Hamish has
recently shifted his creativity to acting and presenting documentaries series’ in the
Indonesian entertainment industry. Indonesian Ocean Pride harnesses the voices of top
Indonesian and international celebrities, organizations, businesses, artists and scientists to
share the love, reveal the secrets and address the concerns surrounding Indonesia’s
oceans. Indonesian Ocean Pride is a movement to show the world why Indonesia’s oceans
are so special, a platform for people to share their ocean stories, inspiring Indonesian
people to take pride in their ocean treasures, and a campaign to drive actions that help
save our oceans for the future of Indonesia and the world.
2. B​ asuki Rahmat (Yayasan KEHATI)
Basuki Rahmat is the Manager of Coastal and Small Islands Ecosystem Program at Yayasan
KEHATI. Yayasan KEHATI (Indonesian Biodiversity Trust Fund Foundation) is non-profit,
grant making foundation. It is created to mobilize and manage resources to be channeled
to other parties in the form of grants, facilitations, consultations, and other assistance to
support various programs in biodiversity conservation and utilization in a fair and
sustainable manner.
ii. Sustainable Fisheries
One billion people, largely in developing countries, rely on seafood as their primary source of
animal protein. In addition, millions of jobs around the world depend on fisheries, aquaculture and
their global markets. Seafood is the most traded food commodity in the world, and an integral part
of many people’s livelihoods.
However, global fisheries are a limited resource, and a growing world population is increasing
demand. Pollution and habitat degradation are putting fish stocks under further stress. This is
threatening sustainability, global food security, and whole marine ecosystems, and valuable
commercial species are disappearing.
All this is having a dramatic effect on traditional fishing and fishery-dependent communities. At the
same time, the scourge of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) is siphoning off around
EUR 10 billion annually (around 15 % of the global catch). In addition, transnational organized
crime in the global fishing industry is undermining sustainable management of fish resources and is
a threat against the development of a healthy blue economy. In addition to illegal fishing, these
crimes include exploitation of human trafficking victims on vessels and fish processing factories,
corruption, money laundering, tax and customs fraud and other crimes committed through the
whole value chain.
A. Potential moderator:
Putri Selam Indonesia
Putri Selam Indonesia (PSI) is a pageant affiliated with Miss Scuba International. Safe and
ethical dive is their main mission, to guard the sustainability of marine environment and the
development of diving tourisms in Indonesia.
B. Potential speakers:
1. RARE
Rare is an international conservation organization whose stated mission is to help
communities adopt sustainable behaviors toward their natural environment and resources.
Using marketing techniques and technical intervention, they address environmental threats
such as overfishing. Rare specializes in finding proven locally-led solutions and bring it to
regional and national scale.
2. USAID SEA
The USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (USAID SEA) Project is a five-year project
that supports the Government of Indonesia to improve the governance of fisheries and
marine resources and to conserve biological diversity.
iii. ​Maritime Security
Many human activities take place at sea. For example, 90 % of world trade is supported by
maritime transport. That means that safety and security at sea are vital for prosperity and peace.
There are many threats to maritime security, such as pollution, natural disasters, irregular
migration and illicit trafficking, piracy, smuggling and armed conflicts.
Maritime security challenges are often transnational, and cannot be met by any one country alone.
It is only by working together that the international community can respond to these global
challenges and improve the safety and security of our oceans. Global maritime security is closely
related to international governance. Common rules and frameworks and joint enforcement of these
rules are crucial. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea sets out the legal framework
for all ocean-related activities and is thus a vital instrument for ensuring peace, security,
cooperation and friendly relations between nations. We also need to invest in managing risks,
building capacity and expanding our understanding of these issues through research and
innovation.
A. Potential moderator:
Prita Laura (Pandu Laut Indonesia)
A TV host, Prita Laura is ketua harian Pandu Laut Indonesia, a movement by Minister Susi
Pudjiastuti and multiple public figures. This collective independent movement has the
purpose to grow public awareness and care for the ocean, protecting the ocean from
various threats, and a real action to conserve the sustainability of the ocean for the future.
The goals are achieved through campaign and education.
B. Potential speakers:
1. A​ risman (CSEAS)
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies is and independent institution and formal scholarly
interest in Southeast Asia, collaborating with other area programs in global and
comparative research and activities. Arisman is the Executive Director of CSEAS with
expertise in areas such as environemntal economics, economics of development, and
public policy. His current research includes marine environmental issues in Southeast Asia
region, plastic waste management and circular economy in municipalities across
Indonesia, and sustainability.
2. Mas Achmad Santosa/Ota (Satgas 115)
Satgas 115 is a task force focusing to eliminate illegal fishing in Indonesian waters. This task
force supports government policies to salvage the country’s economy, elevating the
foreign exchange, and supporting small-scale fishermen. Mas Achmad Santosa (familiarly
greeted by the name Ota) is the Chief of Satgas 115.
iv. Sustainable Blue Economy
The output of the world’s ocean economy is estimated at around EUR 1.3 trillion and is expected to
more than double by 2030. At the same time, environmental problems are one of the main obstacles
to realizing the opportunities for growth in the ocean economy.
The blue economy could become an important driver of prosperity and job creation, not least in
some developing and middle-income countries where this sector already represents an important
share of the overall economy.
If we are to achieve the international community’s ambitions set out in the UN Sustainable
Development Goals, we need to increase our use of the oceans in a sustainable manner that
contributes to food security and also reduces global warming and environmental degradation.
Sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, offshore energy, blue biotechnology, green shipping,
coastal tourism and marine mineral resources offer significant opportunities for fostering blue
growth and promoting inclusive development.
New partnerships between governments, local communities, researchers and private investors are
needed, as well as a whole new set of blue skills to drive innovation. Businesses have an
independent responsibility, alongside governments and civil society, to take action to safeguard
the oceans.
A. Potential moderator:
Kaisar Akhir (Maritim Muda Indonesia)
Maritim Muda Indonesia (Indonesian Maritime Youth) is a community with the purpose to
realize Indonesia as the world’s maritime axis with the approach of sustainable
construction and youth as the frontline. Kaisar Akhir is the founder and chairman of Maritim
Muda Indonesia.
B. Potential speakers
1. Hawis Madduppa (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Hawis Madduppa is an associate professor/laboratory head for marine biodiversity and
biosystematics in Bogor Agricultural University (IPB). His research interests are related to
marine biodiversity, ecology and biology of marine fish, fish habitat rehabilitation, and
using fish as biological indicator.
2. WRI (World Research Institute) Indonesia
WRI Indonesia is an independent research institution that actualizes big ideas to real action
to create balance between environment preservation, economic growth, and human
welfare.
v. Marine Pollution
Virtually all the world’s ocean areas are affected by pollution. Pollution harms life in the sea,
threatens human health and livelihoods, and reduces the availability of clean and healthy seafood.
Marine pollution is causing major ecological shifts, serious losses of biodiversity and reduced
commercial yields. The amount of plastic litter in the oceans is rapidly increasing. Higher levels of
nutrients and wastewater are leaking into the oceans because of climate change and coastal
degradation. The result is large dead zones where there is no oxygen. Contaminants such as heavy
metals, which accumulate through the food chain, or bacterial loads in coastal waters directly affect
the health of millions of people. Larger items such as lost containers and fishing gear also cause a
range of problems.
Still, there are large areas of the ocean with an abundance of marine life. Through global
cooperation and local action, significant progress has been made in reducing the levels of some
harmful substances. At the United Nations Environment Assembly in 2017, the world agreed on a
long-term goal of eliminating all discharges of plastic into the oceans. However, if we are to achieve
this goal, we need a global framework to coordinate and guide our common efforts. More action is
also needed to reduce other pollutants, such as nutrients and wastewater.
A. Moderator: Divers Clean Action
B. Potential speakers:
1. Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik
Indonesia Plastic Bag Diet Movement/Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik (GIDKP) is a
non-profit organization that recognizes the impact of plastic pollution to the environment,
especially to the ocean. Their programs consist of campaign, and advocating to both local
and national government about regulations that prevent more single-use-plastic pollution
from damaging the environment.
2. Reza Cordova (Pusat Penelitian Oseanografi LIPI)
The Oceanography Research Center of Indonesia’s Institute of Sciences (P2O LIPI) is a
work unit focusing to achieve optimal research results to utilize ocean resources
sustainably for the welfare of the people, using science and technology. Muhammad Reza
Cordova is one of their researchers with expertise in marine pollution especially marine
debris, microplastics, and heavy metals.
vi. Climate
O​ur atmosphere and our oceans are undergoing drastic changes as a result of rapidly increasing
temperatures. This is having consequences on a global scale. Many of these are becoming
increasingly obvious: rising sea levels, extreme weather conditions, ocean acidification, dead
zones and invasive species. The impacts on coastal communities are dramatic.
Our oceans have absorbed 90 % of the excess heat caused by greenhouse gases accumulating in
the atmosphere, as well as 30 % of the CO2 generated by humans. This has altered productivity and
biodiversity patterns. This in turn is putting our supply of fish and seafood at risk, and threatening
food security. Rising sea levels have caused coastlines to recede hundreds of meters, and extreme
weather is causing major disasters, endangering whole communities and traditional livelihoods.
Small island states are particularly vulnerable, as are coastal lowlands where trade, wealth and
most of the world’s population are concentrated.
A. Moderator: ​Divers Clean Action
B. Potential speakers:
1. P​ ojok Iklim KLHK
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry formed the Council of Consideration
of Controlling Climate Change/Dewan Pertimbangan Pengendalian Perubahan Iklim
(DPPPI) to formulate the plans taken towards climate change and raise awareness of this
matter to the public.
2. C​ oaction.id
Coaction Indonesia is a strategic hub for renewable energy acceleration and deployment
across Indonesia. There are so many renewable energy sources with high potential that
can be developed in Indonesia, but the utilization is still very minimal. Indonesia’s biggest
challenge is to anticipate its dependence on fossil energy while simultaneously develop
renewable energy.
 IV. About Divers Clean Action
An Indonesian youth NGO and Community focusing marine debris issues, we've been
researching on marine debris data with various partner universities, coastal community
development facilitators, environmental collaborating program with diving institutions,
campaigns and training since late 2015 with more than 1000 volunteers across Indonesia.
Our programs are divided to 4 sections:
1. Research and clean up
2. Campaign and workshop
3. Community development
4. CSR and EPR Collaborator
Our biggest upcoming program is Indonesian Youth Marine Debris Summit (IYMDS) 2019.
Indonesian Youth Marine Debris Summit (IYMDS) is a training and development program
that brings together youths with ideas and creative concept from across the country, to
work towards marine debris issues. Each participant will be brought to Jakarta to represent
his or her respective province of origin. The curriculum model provided aims to elevate
the knowledge about marine debris as a challenge to the environment while gaining
competence in project management and social media approach. Participants with the best
action plan will have the chance to represent Indonesia in Our Ocean Conference – a
prestigious international level conference by the US Department of State in Oslo, Norway
October 2019.
In 2017, the first ever IYMDS was held by inviting 70 youths from across Indonesia and
resulted in 14 action plans that has been implemented in a number of locations in
Indonesia. Through the 14 action plans, 21,464 people have participated in 111 activities,
both online and offline, including 11,026 women, working together with 27 government
institutions, 150 NGOs/communities/organizations, and 5 universities during its
implementation.
Application is open to Indonesia’s young generation strongly driven to give positive
change. Chosen participants will be divided to design and implement their action plan.
Participants need to have full commitment until the action plan execution that will help
them maximizing their leadership potential, point of view, and network with other
participants.
Like the previous IYMDS, the action plan presentation of IYMDS 2019 will be held in
@america Pacific Place. This World Oceans Day event serves as well as a pre-event and
information center of the upcoming IYMDS 2019 in August.