Net Gain Biodiversity: an Ecological Heritage for Maluku and Indonesia

Maritime Expert Forum

Indonesia, particularly Maluku, boasts rich marine biodiversity, a strategic national asset. The development of national energy projects in coastal and marine areas must be in line with a commitment to protecting and enhancing biodiversity. The Net Gain Biodiversity (NGB) concept exists as an international standard, emphasizing that all development must generate ecological benefits that outweigh the resulting impacts.

In the context of total defense, harmony between humans and nature is at the heart of the Development of the National Defense System in Maintaining and Controlling the Sovereignty of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Maritime defense not only safeguards national borders but also ensures that marine ecosystems remain productive and sustainable. Furthermore, the implementation of NGB is directly linked to poverty alleviation, as healthy ecosystems support food security, create new jobs, and strengthen the economies of coastal communities.

This forum is expected to serve as a platform for cross-sector collaboration to formulate technical recommendations that can serve as national and international references. Through this forum, Maluku emerges as a model for the integration of maritime sovereignty, biodiversity conservation, and poverty alleviation.

Discussion Theme:
“Net Gain Biodiversity: An Ecological Legacy for Maluku and Indonesia”

Time and Venue:

  • Time: February 24, 2026
  • Venue: Raja Seafood Restaurant, Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 17-20, Ambon.
  • Method: Hybrid

Keynote and Invited Speakers

  • Keynote Speakers:
    1. Deputy Head of BRIN: Prof. Dr. Ir. Amarulla Octavian.
    2. Governor of Maluku Province: Hendrik Izaac Lewerissa, S.H., LL.M.
    3. Foundation Advisor: Rear Admiral Hanarko Djodi Pamungkas
  • Invited Speakers:
    1. Head of SKK Migas: Djoko Siswanto
    2. Director of Aquatic Ecosystem and Biota Conservation: Firdaus Agung, Ph.D.
    3. Dean of FPIK Unpad: Dr. Sunarto, S.Pi., M.Si.
    4. Commander of 3rd Fleet of the Indonesian Navy: Rear Admiral Dato Rusman
  • Moderator:
    1. Dean of FPIK Unpatti: Prof. Dr. Yoisye Lopulalan, S.Pi., M.Si.

Discussion Participants:

  1. Representatives of the Central and Regional Governments (KKP, SKK Migas, and Regional Governments)
  2. Academics (UNPATTI and UNPAD)
  3. Regents/Mayors and Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) throughout Maluku
  4. Marine research institutions (BRIN)
  5. Energy and oil and gas industry (INPEX Masela, PETRONAS, PERTAMINA)
  6. Indonesian Navy and maritime defense elements
  7. Coastal communities and journalists.

Expected Outputs:

  1. Technical recommendations for implementing Net Gain Biodiversity in Maluku.
  2. Draft indicators of success for the NGB for government and industry.
  3. Map of multi-sector collaboration for coastal water conservation in Maluku.
  4. Strategic narrative of ecological heritage as Indonesia’s energy and conservation diplomacy.

Organizer:

Garuda Di Lautku Initiative Foundation supported by the Maluku Provincial Government,
the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Pattimura University, Padjadjaran University, Regional Command IX Ambon, and 3rd Fleet Command Sorong.

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