Indonesia, July 23 -- The ASEAN-ID Blue delegation explored community-based blue economy initiatives in Banyuwangi during visits to the Red and White Fishermen's Cooperative (KNMP) in Lateng and the Bangsring Underwater Conservation Area.

Banyuwangi District Head Ipuk Fiestiandani said on Wednesday (July 22) that the field visit gave delegates an opportunity to observe firsthand how local communities have implemented sustainable blue economy practices.

ASEAN-ID Blue is an international forum initiated by Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

The forum brings together ASEAN member states, East Asia ...