Indonesia is prioritizing the development of its blue economy sector as outlined in the RPJPN 2025-2045, aiming to double its contribution to the country's GDP to 15% by 2045, up from 7.92% in 2022, potentially generating 45 million new job opportunities. Aditya Subiyakto, co-founder of Ravenry, a market research startup, underscores the blue economy's role in sustainable marine resource utilization for economic growth, livelihood improvement, job creation, and ecosystem preservation. This sector encompasses a wide range of maritime activities, including aquaculture, tourism, waste management, construction, transportation, and renewable energy.

Aditya highlights the significant untapped market potential within the blue economy, offering attractive opportunities for individuals and businesses to venture into sustainable initiatives beyond traditional green sectors. Ravenry's research identifies four promising areas within Indonesia's blue economy. Firstly, maritime-related industries globally generate an economic value of USD 2.5 trillion, supporting millions of livelihoods across sectors like seafood, ports, construction, and coastal tourism. Secondly, offshore wind power development is poised for significant growth, with the global energy market projected to reach USD 89.76 billion by 2030. Additionally, aquaculture emerges as a rapidly growing food sector, contributing substantially to global food security and employing millions worldwide. Lastly, the projected expansion of the ocean economy presents lucrative opportunities for investors across sectors, with a majority planning substantial investments in blue economy initiatives by 2030, according to EU survey data. Collaborating with the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum, Ravenry aims to double investment in the maritime sector, positioning Indonesia to achieve ambitious economic goals while fostering environmental sustainability.

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