Fuel Subsidies to Marine Fisheries in Indonesia

This briefing provides an overview of fuel subsidies provided by the Indonesian government to the marine fisheries sector, noting their consistency and the sustainability risks they pose, specifically the potential to incentivize overfishing.

• Fuel subsidies represent the second-largest and most consistent form of government support for Indonesia's marine fisheries sector, with substantial amounts committed annually.
• The provision of fuel subsidies to the fishing sector is considered risky from a sustainability standpoint because these subsidies can encourage overfishing.
• Indonesia is the world's second-largest producer of marine fish after China, and its fishing sector is a priority for sustainable development due to its role in income generation, employment, and food security.

APA

Irschlinger,, A. S. (2022). Fuel Subsidies to Marine Fisheries in Indonesia. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/fuel-subsidies-marine-fisheries-indonesia

Chicago

Irschlinger,, Anissa Suharsono,Tristan. Fuel Subsidies to Marine Fisheries in Indonesia. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2022. https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/fuel-subsidies-marine-fisheries-indonesia.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{irschlinger2022fuel, author = {Irschlinger,, Anissa Suharsono,Tristan}, title = {{Fuel Subsidies to Marine Fisheries in Indonesia}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2022}, month = jul, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/fuel-subsidies-marine-fisheries-indonesia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }