About Us

IOJI is an civil society organisation founded in 2020 by cross-generational lawyers from various backgrounds who passionate in marine ecosystems, sustainable development, democracy, good governance, and the rule of law. As a think tank and advocacy institution IOJI strive for just, safe, and sustainable marine governance.

Vision

To pursue ocean justice where equitable and sustainable ocean governance prevails to safeguard the oceans for present and future generations.

Mision

Support the Government of Indonesia in mainstreaming, implementing, and enforcing sustainable and equitable ocean governance.
Advocate for sustainable and equitable ocean policies at the local, national, regional, and international level.
Strengthen the network between government, academia, and civil societies working on ocean issues to influence decision-making process to attain sound, sustainable, and equitable ocean governance.
Empower small-scale fishers, marginalised coastal dependent people, and fisheries workers in defending and striving for their basic human rights.

Values

Strive for Excellence

Striving for excellence involves a conscientious effort to achieve and deliver the best results while optimizing the potential of the people, tools, and system available within the organization and stakeholders. Striving for excellence is a mindset and attitude. It involves quickly learning from failures, continuous improvement, and meeting standards set by oneself and society.

Stands for Sustainability, Justice and Equity

Taking the stand for strong sustainability, justice and equity means advocating for and promoting the principles of strong sustainability, justice, including human rights protection, and equity for all, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status.

Focus on Greater Goods

Focusing on greater goods means prioritizing the sustainability of natural resources and the well-being of society as a whole over individual or narrow interests. It involves recognizing that the actions and decisions we make as individuals or as an organization have an impact on others and the world around us and taking responsibility for that impact.

Cultivate Network and Collaboration

Cultivating networks and collaboration means building, nurturing, and strengthening relationships, as well as co-creating with others to achieve the greater good, internal and external of the organization.

Living with Integrity

Integrity is one of the basic personal values that must be owned by the community. This includes being honest with oneself and the environment, being consistent in attitude and acting, having a commitment to the mission of eradicating corruption, being objective about problems, being brave and firm in making decisions and taking work risks, and being disciplined and responsible in carrying out their duties and mandates.