Protecting the sea means protecting people:Blue Security as Indonesia’s path to a sustainable maritime doctrine. Indonesia is an archipelagic nation whose future depends on the sea. For millions of coastal communities, the ocean is not just a trade route or defense frontier—it is the source of food, protection, and social stability. Coral reefs sustain fisheries, …
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Ambon, January 13, 2026 – The Maluku Sea is emerging as a symbol of integration between ecological conservation and national defense. A landmark cooperation agreement was signed at the Naval Area Command IX (Kodaeral IX) headquarters in Ambon between Kodaeral IX and the Garuda di Lautku Initiative Foundation, underscoring a shared commitment to empower coastal …
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By: Hengki Hamino Net Gain Biodiversity (NGB) in Maluku embodies a proactive approach to sustainable development, aligning energy projects with conservation efforts to deliver measurable ecological and social benefits. By integrating biodiversity enhancement into project planning, Maluku commits to protecting marine ecosystems while advancing economic growth, coastal community welfare, and poverty reduction—turning development into a …
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By: Hengki Hamino Jatinangor, January 21, 2026 – The Garuda Di Lautku Initiative Foundation paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed leadership of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK), Universitas Padjadjaran, for the 2026–2030 term under the leadership of Dr. Sunarto. This meeting marked a significant milestone to strengthen ties, review collaborative …
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Podcast Reflection: Seasonal Climate Forecasts (SINTEX-F) and National Food Security ProgramRRI Bandung Studio, January 19, 2026 Speakers: Narrated by:Hengki HaminoChairman, Garuda Di Lautku Initiative Foundation This podcast brought together distinguished experts from Japan and Indonesia to discuss the role of SINTEX-F seasonal climate forecasts in strengthening national food security strategies. Dr. Behera highlighted the scientific …
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Jatinangor, 13 November 2025 — The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences at Universitas Padjadjaran (FPIK UNPAD) has officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Garuda di Lautku Initiative Foundation to strengthen the development, management, and sustainable use of marine conservation areas across Indonesia. This partnership aims to foster institutional synergy grounded in science, …
THE SEA THAT FEEDS, THE SEA THAT FADES Marine Protein and Global Fish Stock Status. The ocean plays a critical role in global food security, supplying over 17% of the world’s animal protein intake—a vital contribution to nutrition, particularly in coastal and island nations (FAO, 2024). However, this essential resource is under increasing pressure. According …
INDONESIA’S EEL FARMING PARADOX Jakarta, Indonesia — The tightening of international trade regulations under CITES has placed several high-value tropical blue food commodities particularly eel products under severe restriction, triggering a wave of bankruptcies among eel farming enterprises across Indonesia. Despite abundant natural resources and global demand for tropical eel products, hundreds of aquaculture enterprises …
Jakarta, On September 4, 2025, The Garuda Di lautku Inisiatif Foundation team held a high-level audience with Prof. Dr. Ir. Amarulla Octavian, Deputy Head of BRIN, at the BRIN Head Office, BJ Habibie Building – BPPT, Jakarta, to explore synergies in science, policy, and innovation. The meeting focused on strategic consultations regarding the formulation of …
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Garuda Di Lautku Initiative Foundation held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the utilization of the blue economy, “The Role of the Blue Economy in Supporting Food Security through the Sustainable Utilization of Marine and Coastal Resources,” at the BRIN Building, Jakarta, Thursday (July 17). Indonesia …