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  • 13 Feb 2014

Two universities in eastern Indonesia—the University of Haluoleo (UHO) in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, and the University of Pattimura (UNPATI) in Ambon, Maluku—have endorsed the Coral Governance book and adopted it as part of their undergraduate and post-graduate curricula.

The endorsement followed two Training of Trainers sessions held at the universities in January 2014. The trainings were organized by the Indonesia CTI-CFF National Coordinating Committee (NCC) to introduce and socialize the book to universities across the country.

At UHO, the event was attended by faculty members, including Vice Rector Dr. Ir. He Rianda, who noted in his opening speech that the university plans to incorporate the book into the marine science and fisheries departments’ undergraduate and post-graduate curricula.

In Ambon, UNPATI Rector Dr. Thomas Pentury emphasized the importance of the book and confirmed that the university will adopt it for its post-graduate programs. The training was attended by faculty and staff from the Marine and Fisheries Services of Maluku Province, UNPATI faculty members, and experts from Indonesia CTI-CFF NCC and the Coral Triangle Center.

During the UHO training, Dr. Victor Nikijuluw, former Executive Secretary of the Indonesia CTI-CFF NCC, explained that the book addresses the question: "How can we respond to the threats to the sustainability of Indonesia's coral reef ecosystems through conservation while promoting the welfare of people who depend directly or indirectly on these ecosystems?"

The book demonstrates that such challenges can only be addressed through the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders using comprehensive coastal management tools. Specifically, solutions should employ trans-disciplinary, adaptive approaches that consider both the ecological aspects of coral reefs and the social and economic dynamics of communities that rely on them. Moreover, ecological and socio-economic dynamics must be anticipated within a framework that ensures sustainable management of coral reef ecosystems while supporting societal welfare.

The book is currently available in Bahasa Indonesia. For inquiries, please email ncc.indonesia@cticff.org.