Southeast Asia Framework for Ocean Action in Mitigation - Indonesian Pilot Study by Climateworks Centre
Quantedge Advancement Initiative is supporting Climateworks Centre in a pilot programme that focuses on incorporating ocean-based mitigation action into national climate commitments.
The Southeast Asia Framework for Ocean Action in Mitigation (SEAFOAM) Indonesian Pilot Study will scope, convene, and present ocean-based climate mitigation options in Indonesia. As the largest archipelagic country in the world and host to 17% of the world’s blue carbon ecosystems, Indonesia is one of the most important countries in the world for ocean-based climate change mitigation. Sustainable management of the ocean around Indonesia offers dual benefits: it could achieve significant climate mitigation impact while providing coastal communities with climate resilience.
The Southeast Asia Framework for Ocean Action in Mitigation (SEAFOAM) Indonesian Pilot Study will scope, convene, and present ocean-based climate mitigation options in Indonesia. As the largest archipelagic country in the world and host to 17% of the world’s blue carbon ecosystems, Indonesia is one of the most important countries in the world for ocean-based climate change mitigation. Sustainable management of the ocean around Indonesia offers dual benefits: it could achieve significant climate mitigation impact while providing coastal communities with climate resilience.
Coastal region in Kelingking Beach, Indonesia. (Photo by Paolo Nicolello, Unsplash)
SEAFOAM will identify solutions across sectors including shipping, nature-based solutions and offshore energy, to produce spatial maps of high-potential intervention areas in Indonesia. It will also highlight blue carbon project opportunities that could be developed to benefit the livelihoods of local communities. During the one-year programme, Climateworks Centre will engage local stakeholders and showcase SEAFOAM at the international level to encourage the adoption of ocean-based mitigation action amongst coastal nations and strengthen collective ambition on the topic.
The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy has shown that ocean-based action can deliver 21% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions reduction needed to reach the Paris Agreement target by 2050. SEAFOAM targets this opportunity by supporting the inclusion of ocean-based action within countries’ climate commitments. This can catalyse change in reducing ocean-based carbon emissions, and protecting and restoring blue carbon ecosystems in Indonesia and beyond.
The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy has shown that ocean-based action can deliver 21% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions reduction needed to reach the Paris Agreement target by 2050. SEAFOAM targets this opportunity by supporting the inclusion of ocean-based action within countries’ climate commitments. This can catalyse change in reducing ocean-based carbon emissions, and protecting and restoring blue carbon ecosystems in Indonesia and beyond.
Outcomes:
In Phase 1 of the SEAFOAM project, Climateworks Centre explored a range of coastal and offshore mitigation options in Indonesia, and collated qualitative and quantitative data on these options.
The SEAFOAM analysis identified three sectors, which have significant emissions mitigation opportunities in Indonesia. These include:
A report, which details the findings and sources, was released in September 2023.
In addition, Climateworks Centre also:
Moving forward, Climateworks Centre will embark on Phase 2 of the SEAFOAM project to continue its work to facilitate the inclusion of ocean-based mitigation action into countries’ climate commitments.
In Phase 1 of the SEAFOAM project, Climateworks Centre explored a range of coastal and offshore mitigation options in Indonesia, and collated qualitative and quantitative data on these options.
The SEAFOAM analysis identified three sectors, which have significant emissions mitigation opportunities in Indonesia. These include:
- Expanding protection and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems;
- Investing in offshore renewable energy; and
- Decarbonising the shipping and maritime transport sector.
A report, which details the findings and sources, was released in September 2023.
In addition, Climateworks Centre also:
- Convened an Indonesian Stakeholder Steering Group (ISSG) to engage key government stakeholders and decision-makers on the development of ocean-based climate policy; and
- Showcased SEAFOAM at international events (e.g. COP27, ADB Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2023) to strengthen collective ambition and literacy on ocean-climate issues.
Moving forward, Climateworks Centre will embark on Phase 2 of the SEAFOAM project to continue its work to facilitate the inclusion of ocean-based mitigation action into countries’ climate commitments.
Find out more:
- SEAFOAM by Climateworks Centre
- "Indonesian ocean project secures involvement of both prominent marine scientist and leading environmental economist", 20 Sep 2022, Climateworks Centre
- "Indonesia can lead the way on ocean-based climate action. New Climateworks analysis and mapping shows how", 25 Jul 2023, Climateworks Centre
- "Sea of opportunity: The role of ocean mitigation in Indonesia's decarbonisation", 1 Aug 2023, Climateworks Centre
- "Blue carbon and ocean-based sectors can meet half of Indonesia’s net zero target by 2050: report", 13 Sep 2023, Climateworks Centre
- "Sea of opportunity: Ocean-based mitigation to support Indonesia’s climate ambition", 13 Sep 2023, Climateworks Centre