Seascape Working Group

The CTI-CFF defines "Seascape" as a “large, multiple-use coastal and marine area, scientifically and strategically defined, in which governments, communities, private organizations, and other stakeholders cooperate, collaborate, and coordinate to manage for sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and human well-being”.

The Coral Triangle has three priority seascapes; the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape (SSS), the Lesser Sunda Seascape (LSS), and the Bismarck Solomon Seas Ecoregion (BSSE). These priority seascapes were endorsed through Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) decisions. These priority seascapes represent not only the natural richness of the Coral Triangle but also its critical role in sustaining both biodiversity and human well-being.

The Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. Spanning the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, this sub-regional seascape harbors coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds that support vibrant marine life and millions of people. Our work here is to strengthen transboundary cooperation, protect key habitats, and ensure sustainable fisheries. Conservation efforts focus on balancing ecological health with the needs of communities that depend on these waters for livelihoods.

The Bismarck Solomon Seas Seascape, shared by Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, is another priority area. This seascape boasts extensive coral reefs, and fisheries crucial to local economies and global biodiversity. It serves as a spawning ground for tuna and other vital species. The CTI-CFF’s initiatives in this sub-regional seascape promote habitat protection, sustainable fishing practices, and resilience to climate change, ensuring long-term benefits for ecosystems and the communities that rely on them.

The Lesser Sunda Seascape covers parts of Indonesia and Timor-Leste and is characterized by rugged coastlines, coral reefs, and deep-sea habitats. It is a hotspot for migratory species, including whales and turtles, and supports local fisheries that sustain coastal populations. CTI-CFF's efforts in this region focus on transboundary protected areas, habitat restoration, and the mitigation of threats like illegal fishing and overexploitation.

A nominated member country convenes each sub-regional seascape, to coordinate the implementation of activities related to the RPOA 2.0 targets, with the assistance of CTI-CFF strategic partners and respective national partners. The Seascapes Technical Working Group leads the overall coordination of the seascape’s activities and provides inputs and recommendations to the CTI-CFF relating to progress activity implementation. By fostering collaboration among the member countries, and organizations, the initiative aims to maintain the ecological integrity of these sub-regional seascapes while supporting sustainable development.


This is the link to Seascape TOR/Rules and Regulation approved in SOM-14: 

The CTI-CFF Seascape Working Group is a working group developed by the six (6) Member Countries of Coral Triangle to help implement Goal 1 of the CTI-CFF Regional Plan of Action, Priority Seascapes Designated and Effectively Managed. The role of this working group is to regulate all activities including programs and projects in the CTI-CFF related to the Priority Seascape and established the Priority Seascapes.


The members of the Seascape Working Group for 2026 are as follows:

Country Name Position
INDONESIA Dr. Abdi Tunggal Priyanto, S.Si, M.T., M.Sc. Director of Marine Spatial Planning, Directorate General Marine Spatial Planning, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries​.

Alternate:
Mr. Arief Sudianto,
Senior Licensing Administration Officer, DGMSP, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries​.
Mr. Suharyanto, M.Sc,
Principal Expert Marine & Coastal Ecosystem Manager, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and Fisheries.
MALAYSIA
(CO-CHAIR)		 Mr. Lawrence Kissol Jr. Director, Department of Fisheries Sabah.

Alternate:
Mr. Irman Isnain
Senior Deputy Director (Development), Department of Fisheries Sabah.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA Ms. Yvonne Tio Executive Manageress, PNG Marine Programs, Conservation Environment Protection Authority​.

Alternate :
Mr. Aisi S. Anas
Principle of National Fisheries College, National Fisheries Authority.
PHILIPPINES Atty. Felix S. Alicer Assistant Director, OIC Assistant Secretary for Field Operations – Mindanao
Concurrent Director of the DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau.

Alternate :
Mr. Elizer S. Salilig
MFT National Director, Bureau Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
SOLOMON ISLANDS
(CHAIR)		 Mr. Trevor Maeda Deputy Director Conservation, Environment and Conservation Division, Ministry of Environment, Climate, Disaster Management and Meteorology​.

Alternates:
Mr. Fredrick Dotho
Chief Conservation Officer, Environment and Conservation Division, Ministry of Environment, Climate, Disaster Management and Meteorology.
Ms. Assaneth Buarafi
Chief Fisheries Officer, Inshore Fisheries Division, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.
TIMOR-LESTE Mr. Fidelino Sousa Marques Head of Department for Fishing Ports.

Alternate:
Mr. Timotio Alves
Professional Technical Staff for National Directorate of Fisheries at MALFF​.

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TOR of Sub-Groups

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Rules & Procedures

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MTPAN

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Regional Strategic Action Program

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Seascapes General Model

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