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  • 29 May 2025


 

Introduction to New Regional Secretariat Members

We are pleased to introduce three new members to the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat. These talented individuals bring a wealth of experience and dedication to our organization:

  • Mr. Hanung Cahyono from Indonesia joins us as the new Deputy Executive Director of Corporate Services (DED-CS).
  • Mr. Agostinho Irmawan from Timor-Leste takes on the role of Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (MEM).
  • Mr. Dave Senewe from Indonesia will serve as the Finance Assistant Manager (FAM).

Re-Introduction of RPOA 2.0

During the recent meeting, the Regional Secretariat (RS) re-presented the Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) 2.0. This session included updates on the 2023 country reports from Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. These updates highlighted activities related to threatened species and their alignment with the RPOA 2.0 goals.

Feedback from member countries emphasized the importance of developing detailed matrices for each Technical Working Group (TWG) and quantifying the percentage of completed actions. The RS confirmed that templates have been finalized and are flexible enough to accommodate various activities.

TWG Prioritization Workshop with CTCF

The Threatened Species TWG is expected to participate in the upcoming prioritization workshop with the Coral Triangle Conservation Fund (CTCF). Scheduled for 6 March 2024 in Manado, this workshop aims to align TWG priorities with the CTCF strategic plan.

SOM-18 Decisions and 2024 Workplan

The RS presented the decisions from SOM-18, noting that points #5 and #6 will be discussed further in the next TWG meeting. The 2024 workplan and budget for the Threatened Species TWG were also presented, including plans for a physical meeting in Q3 2024, hosted by a Pacific country with support from WWF Coral Triangle and USAID–Sustainable Coral Triangle.

Proposed Physical Events for 2024

The RS is planning a major event in Q3 2024, which will include the 5th Threatened Species Working Group Meeting. Discussions are ongoing with potential partners to finalize event details. In addition, there is a proposal to hold a series of TWG meetings in conjunction with Coral Triangle Day celebrations in Manado in June 2024 to maximize resources and strengthen collaboration.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with closing remarks from the Chair of the Threatened Species TWG and the Regional Secretariat, expressing gratitude for the constructive discussions and continued commitment to shared goals.

We look forward to an exciting year of collaboration and progress in 2024!