Walk the Talk for Our Blue Planet - Bali Ocean Days Conference

Held at the InterContinental Bali Resort Jimbaran, in partnership with the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs and the AIS Forum.

Bali Ocean Days is dedicated to raising awareness among all communities about the importance of achieving a series of critical objectives for the future of our blue planet: reduce marine pollution and ocean acidification, protect and restore coastal ecosystems, reverse the overfishing crisis, and increase the economic and social benefits from sustainable use of marine resources.

Indonesian and international speakers

The two-day conference features a curated lineup of 30 leading Indonesian and international speakers with different backgrounds and disciplines including government officials, financial institutions, NGOs, sustainable economy stakeholders and academics, with the aim of sharing challenges, presenting policies and solutions, and discussing synergies and long-term projects in front of a public audience.

“We initiate this event to support the expansion of an Indonesian Blue Economy, defined by the World Bank as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems.”

Paul Tanjung Tan, Sky Blue Sea Foundation founder stated.

“As the largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia plays a crucial role in the future of the world’s oceans, and considering environmental challenges that Bali has to face, the island is an appropriate host for a new conference that puts marine conversation at its center”

Yoke Darmawan, Sky Blue Sea Foundation Chair added.

Bali Ocean Days Topics

On Friday, January 19, conference sessions will highlight:

Indonesian Blue Economy Governance & Development
Ecotourism & Preservation of Coral Reefs and Marine Biodiversity.

Continue with day two on other vital issues:

Waste Treatment & Reduction of Ocean Plastic Pollution
Sustainable Fishing & Protection of Endangered Species
Mangrove & Seagrass Blue Carbon Ecosystems Management
Coastal Communities Empowerment & Education to Marine Conservation.

Sessions are moderated by Mrs. Marializia Hasni and Mrs. Kania Sutisnawinata, two leading news anchors from Metro TV.

Bali Ocean Days Speakers

Among the notable speakers, high-ranking government officials, such as:

Mr. Jodi Mahardi (Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs)
Mrs. Vivi Yulaswati (Ministry of National Development Planning)
Mr. Sigit Reliantoro (Ministry of Environment and Forestry)
Mr. Nyoman Radiarta (Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries)

and representatives from international bodies, such as:

Mr. Muhammad Didi Hardiana (United Nations Development Program)
Mrs. Anka Farita (World Bank Indonesia)
Mr. Nico Barito (Special Envoy of the Republic of Seychelles)

Conservation experts featuring:

Mrs. Rili Djohani (Coral Triangle Center)
\Mr. Imam Musthofa Zainudin (WWF Indonesia)
Mr. Mark Erdmann (Conservation International)

plus crucial academic voices like:

Prof. Luky Adrianto (IPB University)
Dr. Benjamin Michael Brown (Australian Institute of Marine Science)
and Mr. Mas Achmad Santosa, as the legal expert founder of the Indonesian Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI)
Prof. Emil Salim, venerable economist, former minister and pioneer of environmental policy and advocacy in Indonesia will address the conference online.

Eco Showcase Exhibition

Besides the conference, an Eco Showcase will display organizations providing sustainable products and services, from renewable energy producers, waste management operators and circular economy entrepreneurs.

Main exhibitors feature Greenhope, Eco Tourism Bali, Ingine Wave Energy Systems, Akuo Energy, the Indonesian Liveaboard Association, Plastic Bank Indonesia, The Searial Cleaners, and a joint program from the University of Melbourne and Universitas Udayana.

The inaugural edition of the marine conservation event will culminate with the Sky Blue Sea Foundation Awards, a ceremony that aims at honoring selected corporations for their environmental sustainability credentials.

Sponsored by Pertamina, InterContinental Bali Resort, Taman Safari Indonesia, and Jetstar, with Media Group as official media partner. Organized by Sky Blue Sea Foundation and Darmawan & Associates.

The conference runs from 08:30 AM to 5:00pm, on January 19 and 20, 2024, at Imperial Ballroom 3-4, in the Jimbaran Convention Center area of the InterContinental Bali Resort.

Conference & Showcase is open to the public, with entry available through ticket purchase.