Bogor, 12–13 December 2024—Rekam Nusantara, through its Fisheries Resource Center of Indonesia (FRCI), proudly participated in the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting and ISOI 2024 Congress at STP IPB University. This event provided a strategic opportunity to present FRCI's mission to experts, academics, and stakeholders committed to ensuring the sustainability of Indonesia's marine and fisheries resources.
The event also marked the 67th anniversary of the Djuanda Declaration, a landmark policy shaping the governance and management of Indonesia’s archipelagic waters. The conference featured insightful discussions by marine researchers, offering innovative solutions and strategic policies to ensure sustainable management of marine resources.
During the keynote session, Prof. Budy Wiryawan, Senior Advisor at FRCI, delivered a presentation on "Status and Strategies of Indonesian Fisheries Resource Management." He emphasized the critical role of ecosystem-based management (EBFM) and highlighted the potential of integrating advanced technologies, such as Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI), to transform Indonesia’s fisheries sector.
At the event, Rekam Nusantara-FRCI hosted a booth highlighting several of its flagship programs, including:
Fisheries Big Data: Featuring the IKAN application and the Crowd Data Crawling (CDC) platform, both designed to gather critical data to support effective fisheries resource management.
Shark and Ray Conservation: A dedicated program in Central Java aimed at protecting endangered shark and ray species.
Ocean Accounts and Blue Carbon: An initiative focused on exploring blue carbon’s potential as a climate change mitigation solution.
A standout feature at the booth was the book “Groupers in Indonesia”, the first publication in Indonesia to document 77 grouper species through comprehensive monitoring and research.
FRCI underscores the immense potential of Indonesia’s oceans and the pressing need for sustainable protection. Together, we can safeguard our oceans as a vital part of the global ecosystem. For more updates, follow FRCI on social media and join the movement to conserve Indonesia’s marine resources.
