• May 24, 2022

MDPI and Directorate General of Product Competitiveness MOU Sign-Off

The first memorandum of understanding sign-off between Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) Directorate General of Product Competitiveness (Direktorat Jenderal Penguatan Daya Saing Produk Kelautan dan Perikanan) was in 12 February 2019. After three years, the cooperation was evaluated and deemed as well-managed. From the monitoring and evaluation done by the Ministry of Marine and…

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  • April 8, 2022

Fulfilling fisher legal requirements to combat IUU fishing

By: Karel Yerusa & Marwan Adam One of the biggest threats to the sustainability of our oceans and fisheries is illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF) practices. A wide range of policies and agreements are currently put in place to improve joint efforts and commitment in combating IUUF, both at the national and international levels….

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  • March 9, 2022

Women and the transformation of fisheries management and coastal economic development

By: Bachori Dhian Pratama dan Siti Zulaeha In facing the challenges within the fisheries sector, women play an important role in supporting the management of sustainable tuna fisheries and the economic development of coastal communities. Equal participation of men and women in the fisheries sector could serve as a starting point to reduce marginalization and,…

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  • January 21, 2022

Introducing financial literacy to fishing communities

By: Bachori Dhian Pratama In the last 8 years, MDPI has been working alongside coastal communities in carrying out community development programs, especially in the field of sustainable fisheries. Starting with Fair Trade program implementation as a way to improve fishers’ economy, MDPI has now expanded its scope of work through community capacity building programs…

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  • December 23, 2021

Third FCMC Regional Meeting: Sustainable and measurable fisheries management

Indonesia is one of the world’s tuna producing countries. Tuna fisheries, especially skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye tuna in Fisheries Management Areas of Republic of Indonesia (FMA-RI) 713, 714, 715, 716, and 717 play an important role in the country’s national tuna fishery. However, if not managed properly, it could threaten the sustainability of tuna resources…

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