Antara News·Indonesia·Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12:14 PM

Gov't strengthens aspects of marine spatial planning in Sumatra

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Najmi Aulia, Cindy Frishanti Octavia

Padang (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is strengthening four aspects of marine spatial planning in Sumatra to support the implementation of national priority programs and activities in the marine and fisheries sectors.

The four aspects are synergy between the central and regional governments, integration of marine spatial planning and utilization, control of marine spatial utilization, and strengthened guidance and service provision.

“We must ensure that national government policies are effectively translated at the regional level. Conversely, the needs and issues arising in the regions must serve as input for refining policies at the central level,” KKP official Kartika Listriani said in Padang on Friday.

The second aspect is strengthening the integration of marine spatial planning and utilization. Every development plan and economic activity in coastal and marine areas must take into account environmental conservation, community interests, and sustainable resource use.

Third, Listriani said, marine spatial utilization must be consistently controlled throughout the process, from the planning stage to actual implementation.

This is necessary because marine space is dynamic, with activities constantly evolving and potentially leading to overlapping uses, spatial conflicts, and pressure on coastal and marine ecosystems.

According to Listriani, such control can be exercised through monitoring, evaluation, and resolution of various issues arising in the regions.

The fourth aspect is strengthening guidance and services through consultation, assistance, capacity building, and facilitation for local governments and other stakeholders, she said.

Listriani noted that Sumatra has diverse marine potential, ranging from fisheries, marine tourism, sea transportation, and port operations to energy, conservation areas, and various other marine spatial utilization activities.

She said the diversity requires stronger coordination and spatial planning to ensure that marine space is utilized in an integrated and sustainable manner.

“The diverse characteristics of the Sumatra region mean that marine area management cannot be conducted in isolation,” Listriani said.

“Therefore, alignment among stakeholders is essential so that every instance of spatial utilization proceeds according to its designated purpose while maintaining the sustainability of marine resources,” she added.

Listriani said marine and fisheries development is also being advanced through the expansion of marine conservation areas, measurable fishing practices, sustainable aquaculture development, supervision and control of marine space utilization, and efforts to address marine plastic waste with community involvement.

She expressed hope that the Padang Marine Spatial Planning Center (BPRL) would continue to strengthen these functions, including by providing consultation and assistance on the planning, utilization, control, and management of marine space across Sumatra.

She said Sumatra needs to be viewed as a single, integrated, and interconnected region. Marine space utilization in one province can be linked to other provinces, particularly in economic activities, connectivity, fisheries, conservation, and other marine affairs.

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