As Indonesia continues to expand its marine conservation network, ensuring that protected areas deliver ecological, social, and economic benefits has become increasingly critical. At the heart of this effort is Evaluation of Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness (EVIKA)—Indonesia’s national tool for evaluating Marine Protected Area (MPA) management effectiveness, now in use for over five years….
The health of the Coral Triangle’s ocean ecosystems depends not just on policy and funding—it depends on people. Building a strong network of local trainers is essential to scaling conservation knowledge and improving Marine Protected Area (MPA) management across the coral triangle. To address the need, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) conducted an intensive regional…
From April 7–10, 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) collaborated with Photovoices International (PVI) to conduct a four-day training in Ambon to strengthen the capacity of representatives of NGOs and community groups across Maluku in community engagement, while building an understanding of the Photovoices approach in participatory community engagement. The training responded to a need for…
Coral Triangle Center (CTC) recently conducted its MPA 101 Foundation Training, an internal initiative aimed at building a strong, shared understanding of marine conservation across the organization. Held in two batches at our Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali, on 5-6 March and 10-11 March 2026, the training brought together staff from a wide…
The growth of marine tourism is one of the key pressures facing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the Coral Triangle. Alongside overfishing, habitat degradation, and pollution, these challenges threaten marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. At the same time, coastal communities rely heavily on these resources for their livelihoods, making it difficult to balance conservation with…
From 18 to 21 February 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) under the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) Facility Project successfully organized a Regional Learning Exchange on Community-Based Surveillance, bringing together 25 representatives of community surveillance groups from Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste at the Center for Marine Conservation,…
CTC successfully conducted a capacity-building program through a Marine Protected Area (MPA) Design Training in collaboration with Polytechnic of Fisheries Business Expertise (POLITEKNIK AUP) from November 3–7, 2025. The training aimed to strengthen participants’ logical thinking in planning and designing marine conservation areas based on clear goals and objectives. A total of 38 students and…
On August 25–27, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) facilitated a training on Basic Marine Conservation and Fisheries for local communities and the potential Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) Management Unit in Ambon, Maluku. The three-day program brought together 27 participants, including village government representatives, customary leaders, community surveillance groups (Pokmaswas), and local community members….
Bali, August 16, 2025 – Marking its 15th anniversary of action, innovation, and collaboration in marine conservation, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosts the Ocean Legacy Awards to honor outstanding partners, individuals, and communities dedicated to protecting the ocean and its biodiversity. The celebration recognized 15 champions whose innovative solutions balance environmental protection with community…