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<p><span style="font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Jakarta, 7 October 2023</span></span><span style="font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">&nbsp;– Young leaders are the key to the future of oceans and coastal communities to thrive and make greater contributions to the world economy.</span><br></p><p>This was emphasized by the Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi when opening the AIS Youth Conference with the theme "AIS Youth: Bridging the Waves for the Ocean Future We Want," Friday, 6 October 2023, in Badung, Bali.</p><p>"The aim of this conference is simple: to empower you, the youth, to amplify your voice, and to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in ocean and maritime development. We want you to feel a sense of ownership of the AIS Forum initiative. We want to acknowledge and value your perspectives and contributions because it is our voices, ideas, and actions that drive the change we wish to see," said Jodi.</p><p>Therefore, Jodi emphasized that he attended the AIS Youth Conference not only as a representative of the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, but also as a representative of Generation X. A generation that has great hopes and dreams for the role of youth from archipelagic and island countries.</p><p>"It is an honor to speak to all of you on this occasion. We have 26 delegates from AIS countries here, and this conference represents a significant step in our journey to make a positive impact on our oceans, communities, and planet," he said.</p><p>Jodi reiterated that the AIS Forum demonstrates Indonesia's strong commitment to bringing archipelagic and island countries together to collectively generate ideas, thoughts, and concrete actions.</p><p>He also believes that, as islanders, Indonesia has a special bond and shared responsibility to protect the oceans and coastal communities.</p><p>"Bali, with its beautiful beaches and strong maritime heritage, is the perfect venue for this conference. It represents the beauty and diversity of our archipelagic nation. Our oceans are facing major challenges, such as climate change and marine pollution. We also need responsible maritime governance and a sustainable blue economy. Who better to address these issues than the young&nbsp;<span style="font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">generation? They are the ones who&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">can bring change, innovation, and resilience to our world. Together, we will formulate the AIS Youth Declaration, representing our shared aspirations and blueprint for the future," he said.</span></p><p>He hopes that the conference will be the beginning of tangible change, serving as a platform for the birth of new and innovative ideas. "Let this be a forum where our determination to protect our oceans and communities comes to fruition. Together, let us create the ocean future we want," said Jodi.</p><p>The AIS Youth Conference is one of four side events of the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 held on 10 – 11 October 2023. The other three side events are the AIS Research &amp; Development Conference, the AIS Start-up Blue Business Summit, and the AIS Blue Economy High-Level Dialogue. All four events will take place on 6 – 11 October 2023 at The Mulia, Mulia Resort and Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali. (Public Relations of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment/TR/Elvira Inda Sari/WS/WW)</p><p style="text-align: center;">***</p><p><i><span style="font-weight: 700;">About AIS Forum:</span></i></p><p><i>The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic waste management, and good maritime governance. The 2023 High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for smart &amp; innovative solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.</i></p><p>For more information, please contact:</p><p><span style="font-weight: 700;">Thomas Benmetan, Head of Marketing &amp; Communication, AIS Forum Secretariat (thomas.benmetan@undp.org).</span></p><p>Get more information at https://www.infopublik.id/ and <a href="https://s.id/aispedia">https://s.id/aispedia</a></p><p><i>Foto caption:&nbsp;Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi delivers his opening speech at the AIS Youth Conference with the theme "AIS Youth: Bridging the Waves for the Ocean Future We Want," Friday, 6 October 2023, in Badung, Bali. (AIS Forum Secretariat/MCI)</i></p>

Future Young Leaders of the Maritime Sector

Jakarta, 7 October 2023 – Young leaders are the key to the future of oceans and coastal communities to thrive and make greater contributions to the world economy.

This was emphasized by the Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi when opening the AIS Youth Conference with the theme "AIS Youth: Bridging the Waves for the Ocean Future We Want," Friday, 6 October 2023, in Badung, Bali.

"The aim of this conference is simple: to empower you, the youth, to amplify your voice, and to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in ocean and maritime development. We want you to feel a sense of ownership of the AIS Forum initiative. We want to acknowledge and value your perspectives and contributions because it is our voices, ideas, and actions that drive the change we wish to see," said Jodi.

Therefore, Jodi emphasized that he attended the AIS Youth Conference not only as a representative of the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, but also as a representative of Generation X. A generation that has great hopes and dreams for the role of youth from archipelagic and island countries.

"It is an honor to speak to all of you on this occasion. We have 26 delegates from AIS countries here, and this conference represents a significant step in our journey to make a positive impact on our oceans, communities, and planet," he said.

Jodi reiterated that the AIS Forum demonstrates Indonesia's strong commitment to bringing archipelagic and island countries together to collectively generate ideas, thoughts, and concrete actions.

He also believes that, as islanders, Indonesia has a special bond and shared responsibility to protect the oceans and coastal communities.

"Bali, with its beautiful beaches and strong maritime heritage, is the perfect venue for this conference. It represents the beauty and diversity of our archipelagic nation. Our oceans are facing major challenges, such as climate change and marine pollution. We also need responsible maritime governance and a sustainable blue economy. Who better to address these issues than the young generation? They are the ones who can bring change, innovation, and resilience to our world. Together, we will formulate the AIS Youth Declaration, representing our shared aspirations and blueprint for the future," he said.

He hopes that the conference will be the beginning of tangible change, serving as a platform for the birth of new and innovative ideas. "Let this be a forum where our determination to protect our oceans and communities comes to fruition. Together, let us create the ocean future we want," said Jodi.

The AIS Youth Conference is one of four side events of the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 held on 10 – 11 October 2023. The other three side events are the AIS Research & Development Conference, the AIS Start-up Blue Business Summit, and the AIS Blue Economy High-Level Dialogue. All four events will take place on 6 – 11 October 2023 at The Mulia, Mulia Resort and Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali. (Public Relations of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment/TR/Elvira Inda Sari/WS/WW)

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About AIS Forum:

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic waste management, and good maritime governance. The 2023 High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for smart & innovative solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.

For more information, please contact:

Thomas Benmetan, Head of Marketing & Communication, AIS Forum Secretariat (thomas.benmetan@undp.org).

Get more information at https://www.infopublik.id/ and https://s.id/aispedia

Foto caption: Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi delivers his opening speech at the AIS Youth Conference with the theme "AIS Youth: Bridging the Waves for the Ocean Future We Want," Friday, 6 October 2023, in Badung, Bali. (AIS Forum Secretariat/MCI)