In Buru Island, Maluku, the Latamiha Indah Bersatu Cooperative, established in 2021 with MDPI’s support, continues to make strides towards their autonomy for becoming a fish supplier. For years, fishers were dependent to other suppliers, having lesser income and role in the supply chain until they have their own fish collection facility. The Latamiha Indah…
In 2023, MDPI has successfully implemented long-term financial management training to fishing households through the Si Kompas Nelayan program. The game is designed to enhance coastal communities’ capacity to achieve their financial targets, dreams, and aspirations. Introducing Si Kompas Nelayan The financial literacy program for fishing households is a crucial step toward economic improvement and diversifying…
DENPASAR, May 30, 2024 – The Indonesian government, along with fishers, industry leaders, and fisheries experts, gathered to boost collaboration on sustainable tuna management and responding against removal of subsidies in the fisheries sector as urged by the World Trade Organization (WTO). In February 2024, the WTO directed measures to end overfishing, which threatens fish…
MDPI, collaborating with the Nusa Tenggara Department of Marine and Fisheries (DKP), reinitiates the Regular Fisheries Co-Management Committee (FCMC) to integrate government programs with partners, aiming for sustainable and responsible fisheries management. The event, held on Thursday (02/05) at the Kristal Hotel Kupang, saw 76 attendees from diverse policy stakeholders and institutions engaged in fisheries,…
As the world observes World Tuna Day on May 2nd, Indonesia proudly stands as a beacon of sustainable tuna fisheries management and resource stewardship. Indonesia’s strategic geographical position between the Pacific and Indian Oceans and its vast territorial waters and islands make it a key player in the global seafood industry. With a fisheries potential…
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