Building Indonesia’s blue carbon workforce

Over the last decade, blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves and seagrasses, have taken centre stage in global discussions on tackling climate change, and Indonesia — home to 17 per cent of the world’s mangroves and seagrasses — has become a key actor in this agenda. Yet, while global attention often centres on restoration targets, carbon markets, and blue finance, far less discussion has focused on a more fundamental question: who will actually deliver this transition? A recent study shows…