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  • 17 Oct 2017

 

Coral Triangle Day 2017From Left: Ujang Solihin Sidik from Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Dr. Nani Hendriati from Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Dr. Ir. Aryo Hanggono, DEA from Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Hamish Daud, a marine enthusiast, Trinity, a book author and traveler, Dayu Hatmanti, Miss Scuba International 2011

 

As part of CTI-CFF, Coral Triangle Day (CT Day) is held annually on June 9th. For 2017, a strong call to action against plastic pollution of the oceans was the highlight. Themed ‘Curbing Marine Debris – Reduce Your Plastic Waste!’, the event was celebrated by NCC Indonesia at Goethe Haus, Jakarta on July 16th, 2017. The event was coordinated with the Regional Secretariat of CTI-CFF and supported by GIZ BMUB Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape Project, WWF Indonesia, RARE, and Change.org.

One way of saving the ocean is combating marine debris. As the 2nd biggest producer of marine debris in the world (3.22 million metric tons per year), it is the responsibility of Indonesians to reduce solid land waste that eventually flows into the ocean. Advocating for less plastic use also raises awareness to change lifestyles, habits, and even culture.

To drive home the message that simple actions make a big difference, the event featured an interactive talk show with four speakers: Ujang Solihin Sidik (Ministry of Environment and Forestry), Dr. Nani Hendriati (Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs), Dr. Ir. Aryo Hanggono, DEA (Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries), Hamish Daud (marine enthusiast and actor), and Trinity (bestselling author and traveler). The talk show was moderated by Dayu Hatmanti, Miss Scuba International 2011, marine enthusiast and TV host.

The main participants were young influencers, bloggers, vloggers, environment activists, and marine enthusiasts. These individuals engage with large audiences on social media, acting as ambassadors for the campaign to reduce plastic usage.

 

Official welcome remarks were delivered by Mr. Agus Dermawan (NCC Indonesia) and Mr. Zulazmi (Deputy Country Director, GIZ Indonesia). The event opened with Jamaliyah, a young girl from Bawean Island, reading her letter to the Minister expressing “Your Love for the Ocean”. A percussion band, Baturara, performed using recycled materials. The event concluded with a communal fasting break.

Post-event, bloggers and vloggers continued sharing messages on social media. Hashtags included #CTDayJkt, #sayno2plastic, #curbingmarinedebris. Hamish Daud’s post on Instagram received 86,471 likes, highlighting the diversity of coral and marine life in Indonesia and the need for preservation.

 

 

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