Healthy oceans and seas are essential to our existence. They cover 70 percent of our planet and we rely on them for food, energy and water. The sea accounts for more than two thirds of Indonesia’s territory or 6,4 million square kilometers, giving it one of the largest national maritime areas in the world. Undoubtedly, Indonesia’s seas offer high potential for sustainable economic activity and environmental protection. Yet, we have managed to do tremendous damage to the precious resources.

We may consider The 2022 BNEC Social Event as a platform for everyone, especially teenagers, to contribute to society by spreading awareness and helping people so they can start to responsibly manage and protect all marine life around the world, especially our home, Indonesia, through competitions, campaigns, charities, and challenges.

For this year’s Social Event, we would like to encourage Indonesian Youths to participate in saving the ocean and decreasing the habit of littering by enriching their knowledge about marine and water pollution. We hope that The 2022 BNEC Social Event will bring big impact on the cleanliness of the ocean dan raise youths’ awareness to always be mindful of their waste .