• August 20, 2026

Fair Trade USA-Certified Fishers in Morotai Hone Safety at Sea Skillsets in Recent Training

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi Morotai–For local fishers, heading out into the open ocean isn’t just about landing a lucrative catch. It’s a high-stakes gamble against rogue waves, sudden squalls, and deadly onboard accidents miles away from rescue. Now, a safety-first mindset is taking root across three villages in East Morotai. For the handline tuna fisher…

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  • August 13, 2026

North Maluku FCMC Addresses Subsidized Fuel Scarcity and Disorganized FADs in the Province

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi Ternate– About 91.3 per cent of small-scale fishers in North Maluku experience subsidized fuel scarcity. Meanwhile, 63.7 per cent must buy fuel from private retailers at hiked prices. The business increases operational costs and reduces fishers’ income.  Research Shows Fuel Governance Remains Moderate A research by Khairun University and MDPI discovered…

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  • August 4, 2026

Celebrating 13 Years of Empowerment in MDPI’s 13th Anniversary

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi MDPI celebrated its 13th anniversary on Friday, July 31. Highlighting the theme “Empowering Together”, we reflect to our core value of empowerment. Staff across eight provinces joined the celebration. The event allowed the organization to reflect on its decade-long journey. MDPI praised individuals for helping build responsible fisheries and empowered coastal…

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  • August 4, 2026

Through the TFCCA Program, MDPI Facilitates the Inauguration of New ‘Pokmaswas’ to Protect Buru’s Marine Conservation Area

by M.A. Indira Prameswari The coastal community in Buru District are strengthening their commitment to preserving the Regional Marine Conservation Area (Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Daerah; abbv. ‘KKPD’). Supported by the TFCCA Program and MDPI, the community has delegated marine conservation duties to three newly established Pokmaswas, a local community surveillance group to watch and protect…

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  • July 8, 2026

Government of West Nusa Tenggara Engages 6 Strategic Partners to Accommodate the New Model of FCMC

by M.A. Indira Prameswari The Provincial Government of West Nusa Tenggara, in partnership with MDPI, has announced a major expansion of its collaborative fisheries governance framework aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of regional marine stocks. The commitment solidified in the recent Fisheries Co-Management Committee (FCMC) West Nusa Tenggara Annual Meeting, which convened 107 fishery…

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