Beginning January 2014, the WWF Coral Triangle Program has a new leader. Jackie Thomas has taken the helm from Dr. Lida Pet-Soede, who has moved to a global role within the WWF network, focusing on ocean and coastal management to enhance food security and livelihoods, particularly in regions where it is most needed.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is implementing a project to support the sustainable management of Indonesia’s marine resources in key coastal areas.

ADB’s Project 46421-001: Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program-Coral Triangle Initiative (COREMAP-CTI) aims to empower coastal communities and the institutions that support them to manage coral reef resources, associated ecosystems, and biodiversity in a sustainable manner.

COREMAP-CTI focuses on establishing and effectively managing marine protected areas (MPAs) as part of a national plan.