To establish a new MPA Metinaro, CTC conducted a series of field surveys and a focus group discussion for key stakeholders in Timor-Leste, a Metinaro sub district in September 2022. This research provides baseline data to develop an evidence-based outline in planning the MPA design. A...
To further strengthen partnerships across various sectors, CTC joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting on September 28, 2022. CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani joined a side event entitled ‘Building sustainable blue economies for food security and livelihoods’ jointly organized by WWF and Worldfish. Ms....
On September 22, CTC in collaboration with Mars Sustainable Solutions, launched Indonesia’s first ever multimedia exhibit on coral restoration. While there are many differing coral reef restoration approaches currently being undertaken globally, this exhibit highlights the Mars Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS). The hero of the...
CTC recently signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen its collaboration with government and university partners. The first agreement is with the Maluku Provincial Government, focusing on the support for effective management of marine protected areas and sustainable fisheries and the second one is...
Earlier this month, on September 5, we unveiled Ari Bayuaji’s ‘Weaving the Ocean’ Art Installation and Exhibit at our Center for Marine Conservation. This intimate event was attended by Ari’s closest friends, NGOs, and the gallery’s representative. It started with a background of the making...
CTC was delighted to host an educational and cultural networking event organized by the U.S. Embassy – Jakarta, Indonesia at our Center for Marine Conservation last Monday. The guests of honor were US Ambassador to Indonesia Sung Kim, US Consul General Jonathan Alan, and USAID...
CTC participated in the series of meetings of two engagement groups of Indonesia’s G20 Presidency 2022 last month, namely the Road to Ocean20 and the Civil 20 (C20). At the C20 forum, CTC urged all G20 leaders and policymakers to prioritize the sustainable blue economy...
On August 22, we successfully launched the Grand Blue Project in our Center for Marine Conservation. This event was attended by 85 people from various backgrounds, including government representatives, media partners, NGOs, and university students. Before the event began, the guests enjoyed a meal in...
This month CTC’s conservation science coordinator Dr. Dominic Bryant joined the Mars Sustainable Solutions team (MSS) in Makassar, South Sulawesi to receive training on the Mars Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS) method. CTC has an ongoing partnership with MSS and this training ensured Dominic’s proficiency...
CTC is preparing thousands of mangrove seedlings for planting around the coast of Nusa Lembongan island, Bali. Currently, the baby mangroves are being cared for in the nursery house by members of Gili Bhuana, a local community surveillance group, and will be ready in a...
