Seaweed farming for climate change mitigation and adaptation in Indonesia
La Ode M. Aslan *, Ruslaini, Wa Iba, Kadir sabilu

Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and marine science, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia

Abstract

Seaweed is an economically important marine commodity providing various ecological, social, and economic benefits. At present, Indonesian seaweed production reached 9.9 million t from farming, accounting for the second largest of global seaweed output. In the perspective of climate change mitigation, seaweeds are an excellent source such as for absorbing carbon, serving as a CO2 sink and reducing agricultural emissions for livestock feed. Seaweed farming system also helps in climate change adaptation by absorbing sea wave energy, protecting shorelines, and oxygenating the seawater to reduce the acidification in the seas and ocean. This paper highlights the significance of seaweed farming in mitigation and adaptation to climate change in Indonesia. In addition, all the information discussed will help to point out the important needs for large-scale seaweed farming in Indonesia for increasing its production, as well as for supporting our national food security.

Keywords: Seaweed, climate change, mitigation and adaptation

Topic: Natural Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation