A special meeting of senior officials from six member states of the Coral Triangle, commonly known as the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF), concluded on Friday, 28th May 2021.

The extraordinary annual meeting was held virtually due to travel restrictions imposed by member countries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A statement from the National Coordinating Committee said the meeting was rescheduled for this year after it could not be hosted in November last year during the height of COVID-19.

Warmest wishes to Muslims in the Coral Triangle member countries and around the world celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

This year continues to be challenging for all of us. But through unity, resilience, and a spirit of compassion and charity, we can come together during these difficult times and face any challenges with strength and pride.

May Allah continue to protect us, keep us safe, and guide all nations towards prosperity and harmony.

Wishing everyone a happy, peaceful, and safe Eid!

Representatives of the Host Country Agreement and the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat held a coordination meeting on 29 April 2021. The Host Country representatives were led by Mr. Agung Prasetyo, Head of Public Relations and International Cooperation of the Indonesia Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF). He was joined by Dr. Hendra Yusran Siry, Secretary of the Directorate General of Marine Spatial Management of MMAF, Mr. Wahyu Hari Satrio from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Aldi Triyanto from the State Secretariat, as well as Mr. Marcus Daniel Wicaksono, Mr.

Mr. Antoine Nouvet (left), First Secretary of Political Affairs for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor-Leste at the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta, paid a courtesy visit to the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat Executive Director, Dr. Mohd Kushairi Mohd Rajuddin, on 29 April 2021.

Mr. Nouvet expressed interest in learning more about the CTI-CFF and the Regional Secretariat. Dr. Kushairi provided detailed information, including current and future initiatives of the CTI-CFF.

Representatives of the Host Country Agreement and the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat held a coordination meeting on 29 April 2021. The Host Country representatives were led by Mr. Agung Prasetyo, Head of Public Relations and International Cooperation of the Indonesia Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF). He was joined by Dr. Hendra Yusran Siry, Secretary of the Directorate General of Marine Spatial Management of MMAF, Mr. Wahyu Hari Satrio from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Aldi Triyanto from the State Secretariat, as well as Mr. Marcus Daniel Wicaksono, Mr.

CTI-CFF joins all nations in celebrating Earth Day on 22 April 2021, with the theme: "Restore Our Earth."

Press Statement

EARTH DAY 2021

CTI-CFF commits support and cooperation to restore the world’s ecosystems

The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF), through its Regional Secretariat, joins all member nations in celebrating Earth Day with this year’s theme: “Restore Our Earth.”

Representatives from the member countries—Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste—with Indonesia participating as an observer, met virtually on 19–20 April 2020 to continue the review and finalization of the draft Host Country Agreement.

The SUFIA Participatory Local Organizational Capacity Assessment (PLOCA) survey results were presented by SUFIA RTI International during a plenary online meeting on 22 April 2021. The meeting also shared recommendations for capacity development activities aimed at strengthening CTI-CFF in the areas of compliance, performance, and viability, and included an introductory session on organizational sustainability.