Marine Protected Area

Banda Islands | Resource Use Monitoring

Strengthening Conservation Efforts through Surveillance and Resource Utilization Monitoring (RUM) Surveys in Ay-Rhun Islands MPA
ByCoral Triangle Center October 24, 2024

CTC with the local partners recently conducted another bi-monthly surveillance and resource utilization monitoring (RUM) survey in the Ay-Rhun Islands MPA on August 30, 2024. This regular survey involved collaboration with multiple governmental agencies and local communities, aiming to strengthen law enforcement, promote the adoption of sustainable practices, and discourage harmful activities within the local…

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Banda Islands | Marine Protected Area

Strengthening Women’s Voices on Waste Management in Ay-Rhun Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA)
ByCoral Triangle Center September 23, 2024

On August 15, 2024, CTC in collaboration with local partners, launched the waste management program in Ay-Rhun Islands MPA, part of Banda MPA Network. The event resulted from the waste management study conducted by CTC earlier this year. The study aimed to analyze the existing waste management system and develop plastic waste management options and…

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Blog | Sustainable Marine Tourism

CTC Supports Sustainable Tourism Study in Indonesia’s MPAs
ByCoral Triangle Center September 23, 2024

From August to September 2024, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) collaborated with the consultancy firm Eco Africa, to conduct a comprehensive sustainable marine tourism development study focused on the marine protected areas (MPAs) in Raja Ampat and Alor, Indonesia, part of the Indonesia Oceans for Prosperity (LAUTRA) Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented…

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Blog | CTI-CFF | Event

Building Regional Partnerships to Strengthen Capacity in Marine Conservation in the Coral Triangle
ByCoral Triangle Center September 23, 2024

On September 5th, 2024, CTC co-organized a side event titled “Bridging the Gap: Regional Platforms and Partnerships to Strengthen Capacity Across the Coral Triangle”, held during the 8th IUCN Regional Conservation Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, which was co-organized by the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF), IUCN, GIZ…

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of MPA in Indonesia
ByCoral Triangle Center August 30, 2024

The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) continues to play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of Marine Protected Area (MPA) management in Indonesia. Recently, CTC supported the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) in conducting a series of evaluations of MPA effectiveness in Bali, Maluku, and West Java using the EVIKA tool. In…

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Capacity Building | Marine Protected Area | Training and Learning

Reinforcing Conservation Efforts at Karimata Island Marine Nature Reserve
ByCoral Triangle Center August 22, 2024

From July 30 to August 2, CTC in collaboration with Yayasan Planet Indonesia (YPI) conducted a training in the principles of marine protected area (MPA) management in Pontianak. The four-day training aimed to increase the capacity of participants in Marine Protected Area (MPA) management, especially in the Karimata Islands Marine Nature Reserve (Cagar Alam Kepulauan…

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Timor-Leste | Training and Learning

Enhancing Management Strategies for Atauro Island MPA
ByCoral Triangle Center August 22, 2024

In June 26-28, 2024, CTC in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MALFF) Timor-Leste, the Roman Luan Foundation and the Administrator of Atauro Island, facilitated workshops and training to develop protocols and SOPs to support management effectiveness in the Atauro Island Marine Protected Area (MPA). The three-day event was attended by…

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Community Outreach | Timor-Leste

Celebrating World Ocean Day with Beach Clean Up Activities in Timor-Leste
ByCoral Triangle Center July 24, 2024

In celebration of World Ocean Day, CTC enthusiastically participated in two significant beach cleanup activities, demonstrating our commitment to preserving the marine environment. These events were organized by Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL), the Association of Fisheries and Marine Timor Leste (APMTL) and Youth Groups, such as Sustainable Ocean Alliance Timor-Leste, Lenuk Tasi, Underwater Cinema,…

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Coral Restoration | Learning Site | Nusa Penida

CTC Hosts Mission Blue for a Field Visit to Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA)
ByCoral Triangle Center July 24, 2024

From June 17 to 20, CTC had the pleasure of welcoming Shannon Rake, the Mission Blue Hope Spots Manager, for an insightful field visit to the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA). The visit aimed to showcase collaborative conservation efforts, particularly in MPA management and coral restoration, implemented by CTC and the Hope Spots Mission…

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