CTC Welcomes International Water Forum Delegates to Explore Coastal and Marine Conservation

Coral Triangle Center (CTC) welcomed around 90 delegates from the International Water Forum (IWF) to the CTC Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) in Sanur, Bali, on 20 October 2026, as part of the Forum’s Coastal & Marine Water Ecology session. The visit provided an opportunity to introduce CTC’s marine conservation initiatives to an international audience of professionals and stakeholders working across water-related sectors.

Hosting the IWF delegates was an important opportunity for CTC to share its experience and contribute to international exchanges on coastal and marine conservation. As a center dedicated to protecting marine biodiversity and promoting sustainable ocean management, CTC provided the delegates with an opportunity to learn more about its work in the Coral Triangle – one of the world’s most biodiverse marine regions.

During their visit, the delegates explored the CTC Center for Marine Conservation, gaining an overview of CTC’s role in advancing marine conservation through education, capacity development, partnerships, and community engagement. The inclusion of the Center in the IWF program further strengthens CTC’s visibility as a reference point for coastal and marine conservation in the region. It also highlights the Center’s role as a venue for knowledge exchange and engagement with international delegations seeking to learn about marine conservation approaches and initiatives in Indonesia.

The session concluded with a short presentation by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on coastal and marine ecology and related programs. The presentation complemented the visit by bringing additional perspectives on initiatives addressing coastal and marine ecosystems, reinforcing the relevance of collaboration across institutions and sectors in responding to shared environmental challenges.

As coastal and marine ecosystems face increasing pressures, collaboration and knowledge-sharing remain essential to advancing effective conservation efforts. Through visits such as this, CTC continues to create opportunities to connect with international stakeholders, share its conservation experience, and encourage greater engagement in protecting the ocean for future generations.

Writer: Kayla Azzahra
Photos: Kayla Azzahra/CTC, Adam Putra/CTC