Press Release

For immediate release

The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF), Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have joined efforts to build on existing systems and expertise to further develop capacity for shark and ray conservation in the Coral Triangle (CT) region.

Manila, Philippines, December 2018 – After two years, the symbolic gavel of the chairmanship of the CTI-CFF Council of Ministers has been passed on to the Solomon Islands from the Philippines. The Philippines also handed over the chairmanship of the CTI-CFF Committee of Senior Officials to the Solomon Islands.

The CTI-CFF extends its sympathy to the families and communities gravely affected by Typhoon Usman in the Philippines. May they find protection and strength during this difficult time.

We also extend our admiration to the local authorities and private individuals who have tirelessly and selflessly helped bring people to safety and mitigate further damage.

We pray and hope that continuous support reaches those affected, and may they overcome this challenging situation.