Beginning this year, CTC is embarking on a new collaborative project in the Nusa Penida MPA called the “Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program – Coral Triangle Initiative (COREMAP–CTI). The project is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF),...
On March 23, 2021, the CTC Center for Marine Conservation hosted a team from the U.S. Consulate General Surabaya. The Head of the Political-Economic Unit Chief, Roshni Nirody, together with Deputy Head of the Political-Economic Unit, Dylan Hoey, and Yessika Indarini, the Political-Economic Specialist, visited...
Marine Protected Area (MPA) management effectiveness is the degree to which an MPA has achieved its goals and objectives. Some of the indicators of MPA management effectiveness are good governance, positive ecological impacts and improvement in the area’s socio-economic and cultural conditions. To ensure good governance...
At the CTC Center for Marine Conservation, we have developed a Traditional Weaving Sea Animal Workshop. This fun learning activity allows participants to get to know more about charismatic marine animals while learning traditional weaving practices! While you are staying at home, you can try...
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...
This month, we opened the doors to our new office at the CTC Center for Marine Conservation. The opening ceremonies began on October 2, 2020 with a Balinese blessing ceremony (Melaspas) led by a Pemangku (priest). This cleaning and purifying ritual, done through prayers and...
To mark this year’s World Animal Day on October 4, CTC is taking part in raising the awareness about the importance of animal protection! World Animal Day is celebrated across the globe with the mission to raise the status of animals in order to improve...
Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) from Indonesia visited the CTC Center for Marine Conservation on September 28, 2020. During their half-day visit, CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani hosted the group and took the group around the center, explaining about CTC’s programs. During their visit, the YPO...
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...
Coral reefs are a vital source of life for oceans and people. With coastal communities across the world dependent on incomes from fishing industries, millions of people relying on seafood for protein, and 25 percent of all marine life calling reefs home, they are a...
