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- 22 Aug 2012
“The blue economy is our next frontier,” stated President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia during his opening address to six world leaders who came together in Brazil to announce a suite of significant commitments to achieve a “green” and “blue” economy.
He also committed to strengthening Indonesia’s efforts to build a “blue economy” that will ensure sustainable growth with equity in all oceans and coastal areas. He reaffirmed his leadership of the Coral Triangle Initiative for coastal livelihoods, food security, and climate change, and outlined a multi-pronged approach to recognize the value of nature for coastal communities and Indonesia’s economy.
The heads of state and government of six countries, along with a foundation, made bold commitments to preserve natural resources that provide livelihoods, food security, protection, and other benefits to people. The high-level breakfast was held on June 21, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, in parallel with the Rio+20 Conference, and was co-hosted by Prime Minister Thomas of Grenada—on behalf of the co-chairs of the Global Island Partnership—and President Yudhoyono of Indonesia. The meeting focused on how leaders will implement innovative natural solutions to achieve sustainable development and set the course for a new global development framework following Rio+20.
The event, coordinated by The Nature Conservancy and the Global Island Partnership, was a significant opportunity to demonstrate the considerable leadership and commitment of island nations and countries with islands toward advancing both a blue and green economy.
To find out more about the event, download a copy of the GLISPA Newsletter below.
Photo caption: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia speaks to world leaders at a breakfast meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
Article and photo source: GLISPA Event Spotlight Newsletter.