CTC participated in two sustainable tourism forums at this year’s Asia Dive Expo. First was the Sustainable Diving Think Tank, a 2-hour discussion targeted towards businesses who are promoting sustainability and others who want to start their journey. The main organizer is Reef World and...
To maintain the spectacular coral reef ecosystem of the Banda Islands, since 2012, CTC has facilitated the development of the marine protected area (MPA) network which includes the Banda Marine Tourism Park (Taman Wisata Perairan Laut Banda or TWP Banda), Ay Island, Rhun Island, and...
On February 9, 2019, students from Sekolah Lentera Kasih organized a charity event called Make Waves Bali, where 100% of their profit were donated to CTC to fund marine conservation efforts. This event was held in the evening and attended by over 70 students from...
This month, CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani received an award from BaliWISE as one of the “Inspirational Women of Indonesia.” The award, which was given on March 29, 2019 during the organization’s annual women’s day celebration, was inspired by the courage and perseverance of Indonesian...
Following the unveiling of Semesta Terumbu Karang – Coral Universe last October 2018, CTC and Jenggala partnered up in developing functional and beautiful ceramics tableware that would add a colorful touch to any home. Jenggala is a household name in Bali’s homeware ceramics design, combining Indonesian...
Gregory Churchill is a retired American lawyer, researcher and reformer, has been living and working in Indonesia since 1976. As a member of the Board of Supervisors of the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) from 2013 to 2018, Mr. Churchil provided critical legal advise to the...
They say that nature is a great teacher, and that saying is certainly true for the CTC team. Through our experiences being in nature and the ocean we are able to learn and pass down knowledge of complex ecosystems and life-forms to future generations. Such...
Following a hiatus in conducting joint suveillance patrols last year, the Nusa Penida MPA Management Unit has once again hit the waters on February 26, 2019 to check on the implementation and enforcement of the MPA zoning plan. The joint patrol was led by the...
Did you know? This year’s Earth Day celebration highlighted the theme “Protect our Species.” Coral reefs are one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet that support millions of species – including us. According to Smithsonian Ocean, coral reefs around the world make up...
CTC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to promote sustainable tourism in Indonesia and the Coral Triangle. The MOU signing was held between CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani and GSTC Chief Operating Officer Randy Durban at the the 29th...
