Application of the Principles and Pathway - Other Initiatives. The countries and initiatives outlined in this section have already engaged with SALT, and our support is expected to continue at various levels of effort. ● FAO Blue Ports Initiative During an engagement with the SALT Advisory Committee, Xxxx Estors Xxxxxxxx from FAO introduced the new FAO Blue Ports Initiative (BPI) as an important place for support of electronic traceability. The Blue Ports Initiative for Sustainable Value Generation is coordinated by FAO. XXXX's recognition of the importance of sustainable and inclusive marine economies led to implementing the Blue Growth Initiative. This Initiative positions Blue Fishing Ports as ‘hubs’ for regional, national and local sustainable development in terms of value creation within ecological, economic, and social dimensions. These are a powerful way of promoting sustainable and inclusive development in marine and coastal areas under the consideration of their ecological, economic, and social impact. The formulation of the BPI went through an open and participatory process that started in June 2019 and intends to finalize in 2021. This process has been enriched through workshops, bilateral meetings, and collaborative review of drafts that led to the formulation of the project. Therefore, after having received several expressions of interest and inputs from more than 15 ports authorities, fisheries sector administration and international and multilateral organizations, a final workshop was launched to continue with formulating developing contributions for the work plan. After several meetings with FAO, XXXX was invited to present at the final workshop. SALT presented to more than 80 people and more than 20 countries. As FAO moves to crafting the work plan for BPI and planning the work, SALT will work with BPI to establish terms of engagement and consultative support. If appropriate, a more in-depth scope will be developed in fiscal year 2022 outlining the work. ● Indonesia For several years, Indonesia has been building its seafood traceability system. Investment from the government and private sector has helped build these systems. At this stage in development, Indonesia envisions harmonizing the traceability systems into a comprehensive traceability program. This requires consolidating the proliferation of traceability systems with a streamlined, backbone traceability program such as STELINA (Ministerial Decree No 29/2021). In their current road map, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) will ...
