I3 – Blue Food Futures: Youth and Multi-Stakeholder Action for Sustainability

Session > I3 – Blue Food Futures: Youth and Multi-Stakeholder Action for Sustainability

Indonesia Pavilion COP30

November 17, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

About

A. Background

As the world seeks integrated solutions for climate mitigation, adaptation, and food security, blue food systems—ranging from fisheries, aquaculture, mangrove and seagrass ecosystems—emerge as critical pathways for both nature-based solutions and high-integrity carbon economy.

Indonesia, as the largest archipelagic nation, has placed ocean-based climate action and blue carbon ecology as strategic pillars in achieving its Enhanced NDC and Net Zero Emission 2060. Youth-led initiatives across Indonesian coasts are pioneering practical innovations—from community-based mangrove rehabilitation, sustainable aquaculture, to digital storytelling of fisherfolk resilience.

This session will highlight the Blue Food Initiative as a youth-driven movement that is evolving into a multi-stakeholder platform, bridging government, academia, civil society, private sector, and indigenous knowledge. The discussion will also explore the linkage between blue food, carbon markets, and global collaboration—including potential alignment with Gold Standard, Verra, and emerging Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) for carbon trading.

By connecting Indonesian experiences with Amazonian and Pacific perspectives, the session will emphasize cross-regional learning, showcasing how blue food can support climate resilience, equitable livelihood, and integrity in global carbon governance.

B. Objective and Output

Showcase youth-led Blue Food Initiatives from Indonesia and beyond.
Discuss the integration of blue food systems into high-integrity carbon trading and climate finance.
Explore opportunities for multi-stakeholder collaboration, including indigenous peoples’ participation, South-South cooperation, and private sector engagement.
Inspire commitments for action and partnerships to scale up ocean- and food-based climate solutions.

C. Target Audience

negotiators, policymakers, donors, youth leaders, private sector (carbon & blue economy), NGOs, indigenous representatives, and international organizations.

D. Session Format

Talkshow style (70 minutes presentations & moderated dialogue, 20 minutes Q&A). Complemented by a digital exhibition featuring a 1-minute video “Blue Initiatives by Climate Reality Indonesia” and teaser of Demo(k)ras(i) documentary. The session will also include a book launching of the e-photobook “Stories of Climate Leaders Indonesia.”