19 Oct Collaborative Research into Community-Led Mangrove Tours in Nusa Lembongan

Mangrove forests are a key piece of healthy marine ecosystems, providing crucial habitats for fish nurseries and assisting in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. Beyond this, the beauty found in their tangled roots and natural silence provides an opportunity for ecotourism. These forests offer the...

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20 Jul Empowering Women’s Groups in Sustainable Tourism Leadership in Nusa Penida MPA

In recent decades, there has been remarkable growth in women’s contributions to the global tourism and hospitality industries. However, it is important to acknowledge that women have historically faced underrepresentation in management and leadership positions within these sectors. To address this issue at a local...

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14 Apr Green Fins Indonesia New Member: Persevere through the Pandemic

We’ve all heard the term “going green” or “green business”, but what about “Green Fins”? The Green Fins initiative is a conservation management approach supported by the UN Environment Program and the Reef-World Foundation that empowers the tourism industry to protect coral reefs through responsible...

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30 Oct Partnering with Tour Operators to Promote Sustainable Tourism

Pacto Destination Management Company (DMC) delivered a webinar entitled “Local Resonances in Pursuit of Sustainable Tourism” on October 5, 2020 featuring guest speakers from CTC and  Pramana Experiences. In the online discussion, CTC Executive Director, Rili Djohani introduces CTC’s programs on marine conservation in Indonesia and...

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08 Sep Sustainable Seafood and Fun Learning Cooking Class with Tandjung Sari Hotel

                        Do you love seafood, specifically crabs? Did you know that there are specific rules in growing crabs and harvesting them in Indonesia to ensure that they are sustainable? On Monday, September 7 we...

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31 Aug Partnering with Seattle Aquarium to Support Marine Conservation on the Ground

Earlier this year, CTC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Seattle Aquarium to facilitate collaborative learning in various areas related to our shared mission to inspire marine conservation. Under the MOU, the Seattle Aquarium will support the effective management of the Nusa Penida Marine...

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18 Aug Local Community Releases Sea Turtle Hatchlings to Celebrate Indonesia’s 75th Independence Day

Celebrating Indonesia’s 75th Independence Day, the Community Stewardship Group (Pokmaswas) in the newly declared Sula Islands Marine Protected Area, North Maluku Province, engaged the local community to release 50 baby sea turtles (tukik) on the seashores of Waisum Village in Northeast Mangoli. This activity was...

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01 Aug Going Virtual: Online Training on MPA Management Planning

CTC organized a 4-day training on Marine Protected Area (MPA) Planning Management for Indonesian experts on July 26 – 29, 2020. The training was held to refresh the participants’ knowledge and skills in preparation for their competency assessment by the Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi (LSP) Kelautan...

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30 Jul Learning About Protected Area Management Effectiveness Tools

CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani joined international experts in a webinar that aimed to explore the approaches and tools used in Protected Area Management Effectiveness (PAME) from around the world. The webinar was held on July 22 and organized by the IUCN World Commission on...

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