CSF-Indonesia is conducting a Fisheries Management Area (FMA) analysis program in cooperation with the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science at Bogor Agricultural University (FPIK-IPB) and Raja Ali Haji Maritime University (FPIK-UMRAH). The FMAs were established in 2009, dividing Indonesia’s marine territory into eleven areas, with the dual mandate of effectively managing the fisheries and improving the livelihood of fishers.

Editor's note: We are sharing stories from our 2019-20 Marine Fellows on our blog and social media this week. Read on and visit us on instagram (@conservationstrategyfund) for more photos.   Fellow: Sri Fitriani Monoarfa MFP Project Title: Economic value of whale shark tourism in Botubarani village, Bone Bolango Regency

Editor's note: We are sharing stories from our 2019-20 Marine Fellows on our blog and social media this week. Read on and visit us on instagram (@conservationstrategyfund) for more photos.   Fellow: Permana Ari Soejarwo MFP Project Title: The Economic cost of a natural disaster on marine tourism in Indonesian coastal areas: The case of South Lampung regency.

Editor's note: Over the next few days, we will be sharing stories from our 2019-20 Marine Fellows. Our first story of a fish stock assessment trip to Mapur Island comes from Adrian Damora who is working to achieve ecologically and economically sustainable fisheries management in Bintan Regency. Read on and stay tuned for more stories from the field!  Marine Fellow: Adrian Damora

Sintang’s Regent Jarot Winarno and CSF-Indonesia Director Mubariq Ahmad at the seminar. Photo credit: Hasan Adha Fauzi 

Sarah Chiles and Kim Bonine at The ICOET Conference. Photo Credit: Anonymous 

CSF-Indonesia seeks a full-time Economist & Program Coordinator for our project in Sintang. The person will coordinate CSF's efforts in Kabupaten Sintang, building on the results of our Phase 1 project. This position will work closely with CSF-Indonesia’s Director and Program Manager, and the BAPPEDA (Development Planning Agency) of Kabupaten Sintang.

Kiluan Sunset. Photo credit: Putu Liza Kusuma Mustika 

Scott Edwards and Jon Mellberg in Akagera National Park. Photo credit: Anonymous. 

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC), in partnership with Conservation Strategy Fund, the Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), launched the Pacific Ocean Finance Fellowship Program earlier this year.