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According to an analysis by the Global Carbon Project Scientific Team, Indonesia ranks as the sixth largest CO2 emitter globally, with 700 million tons of CO2 per year, an 18.3% increase over the previous year. The processing industry accounts for 340.71 million tons. According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, climate change triples the threat of marine degradation. Bappenas estimates economic losses of Rp 408 trillion in the coastal and marine sector during 2020-2024. Meanwhile, the ocean absorbs over 90% of excess heat and 25% of CO2; and contributes IDR 20 trillion to the Indonesian economy. The Ministry of Tourism's 2023 survey shows 64% of Indonesia's tourism is influenced by marine tourism. Griya Biru Foundation is committed to providing solutions through a marine ecosystem management program in Pesawaran Bay, Lampung, where 40% of the area is damaged by climate change. With the Integrated Coastal Zone Management approach, this program optimizes the potential of 150-250 hectares of mangroves, 70-100 hectares of coral reefs, and 30-50 hectares of seagrass beds. The program also introduces pentahelix collaboration to create a smart island with a focus on smart environment, smart living, smart society, and smart government. Early successes include the rehabilitation of 10% of the damaged marine ecosystem and the involvement of 50 people from the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) and Family Empowerment and Welfare (PKK) in ecotourism management. This program is expected to become a blue economy-based ecotourism management model that supports SDGs, especially points 8, 13, and 14, as well as being an inspiration for other coastal areas in Indonesia.