Founded in July 2013, Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) is a national NGO on a mission to empower coastal communities to achieve sustainability by supporting community organization and harnessing market forces. Our vision is thriving coastal communities who are active participants and leaders in sustainable fisheries management.
Our organization is founded on the belief that empowered and financially secure fishing communities are essential for achieving sustainable fisheries. We focus on small-scale fisheries to promote sustainable, fair, and traceable seafood supply chains. The MDPI program series is designed for tangible and lasting outcomes within the communities we engage with.
MDPI develops the necessary mechanisms and tools to gather and analyze fisheries data, enabling adaptive fisheries management practices. We take a comprehensive approach that involves data collection, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
MDPI empowers and strengthens the capacities of coastal communities, enabling them to actively participate in fisheries management and advocate for their well-being. We foster leadership, organizational skills, and knowledge sharing.
MDPI is the leader of traceability-based technology implementation to capture events and data from hook to plate to ensure small-scale fisheries are in compliance with the domestic regulations and export market requirements.
by M. A. Indira Prameswari “I never realized that regulations could help prevent the depletion of fish in the ocean. But now I see that this can be addressed through the data we collect, ensuring that our catches remain sustainable,” said Ardiansyah, a handline tuna fisher from Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. — Each year on…
by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi “I always imagine how small-scale fishers can continue fishing while their voices are heard by the government. This is crucial for fisheries management policies to become adaptable and practical for their needs.” – Putra Satria Timur, Fisheries Lead, MDPI At the 2024 Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit (TSSS), one of Asia’s…
by M. A. Indira Prameswari, Ilsan Ismail In the remote waters off Morotai Regency, a fisher who went missing at sea in 16th October 2024, was located and safely returned to shore after an overnight search. The fisher, whose name is Rakit, was found by his family approximately 42.5 kilometers from the coast after losing…
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