The Regional Secretariat of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF) has formalized collaborations with Germany to work together in managing the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape across three CTI-CFF member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This partnership was marked today by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is implementing the German contribution to the program.

A modest blessing ceremony for the office opening marks the official use of the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat Building in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, today.

Widi A. Pratikto, CTI-CFF Executive Director, urged all stakeholders—especially those with activities in Manado—to utilize the facilities and join forces in safeguarding marine resources for sustainable livelihoods in the Coral Triangle countries.

URGENTLY REQUIRED

As a response to the urgent threats facing coastal and marine resources in one of the most biologically diverse and ecologically rich regions on earth, and to promote regional cooperation, sharing of lessons, and facilitate learning across the Six Coral Triangle countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste), the Regional Secretariat of CTI-CFF is opening vacant positions as:

1. DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of Corporate Services

An internal 2-day workshop on Branding and Communication of CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat will be held at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) Office Indonesia, on 28-29 January 2016.

The workshop is expected to:

1. Update the existing CTI-CFF Communication Strategy Design and Work Plan in accordance with the    latest SOM11 decisions in Manado, 2015;

2.  Review the recommended and endorsed relevant Guidelines suggested by the SOM11;

1st CTI-CFF Appointments Committee Meeting, February 19, 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

For more details about this activity, please contact Dr. Hendra Siry,  Secretary for Coordination and External Affairs, CTI-CFF Interim Regional Secretariat. Email: hendrasiry@gmail.com

The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF) is a multilateral partnership between the governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste (the “CT6”). The partnership aims to sustain extraordinary marine and coastal resources by addressing crucial issues such as food security, climate change, and marine biodiversity. The CTI-CFF was officially established along with its Secretariat during the Summit of Heads of States of the CT6 in 2009, as stated in the "CTI Leader's Declaration".

Please download the attached document on the Provisional Agenda for the 11th CTI-CFF Pre Senior Officials’ Meeting (Pre SOM-11) and Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-11) to review the activities held in Manado, Indonesia, from 30 November to 3 December 2015.

Following the Pre-SOM-11 and SOM-11 events held in Manado, Indonesia, 30 November - 3 December 2015, we attach the Chairman's Summary of SOM-11.

It highlights the outcomes of the agenda discussed during the events.

Some major outcomes include: - Brunei Darussalam's inclusion as a new member of CTI-CFF - Process for the Appointment of Deputy Executive Director (DED) of RS CTI-CFF - RS CTI-CFF Budget 2016