contract number : aid-497-c-16-00008

Contract Number : AID-497-C-16-00008

Project Title : USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project

Contract Period : March 21, 2016 to March 22, 2021

Prepared for : USAID Indonesia

Submitted to : Celly Catharina, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

[email protected]

Submitted by : Tetra Tech

159 Bank Street, Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

Tel: 802-495-0282, Fax: 802 658-4247

www.tetratech.com/intdev

Submitted on : April 15, 2020

Tetra Tech Contacts:

Alan White, Chief of Party

[email protected]

Tiene Gunawan, Deputy Chief of Party

[email protected]

Gina Green, Project Manager

[email protected]

Cover photos: (Clockwise from top left) The USAID SEA Marine Biodiversity Conservation Advisor, Rudyanto,

presenting the design results for an MPA network to be established in FMA 715 to the Provincial Marine Affairs

and Fisheries Agency in Central Sulawesi (USAID SEA / MPA Team); Tuna Fair Trade fishers of Sangowo Village,

Morotai Island, North Maluku, gathered to discuss the benefits of filling in their fishing logbooks while at sea

(MDPI); Extension Service Officer, Awaluddin Karim, using an educational flipchart developed by USAID SEA to

train fishers from Gurabati Village, Tidore Island, North Maluku, in recording data in fisheries logbooks and

sustainable fisheries principles (USAID SEA / Fisheries Team); Measuring vessels prior to issuing official vessel

registration documents as part of fisheries compliance activities in South Halmahera Regency (MDPI).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Tables ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ii

List of Figures .......................................................................................................................................................................................... iii

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ iv

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................................................... vii

RINGKASAN EKSEKUTIF ................................................................................................................................................................... xi

SECTION 1. USAID SEA PROJECT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 1

SECTION 2. TECHNICAL APPROACHES FOR IMPROVED FISHERIES MANAGEMENT .............................................. 6

TECHNICAL APPROACH 1: AN ECOSYSTEM APPROACH TO FISHERIES MANAGEMENT................................ 6

TECHNICAL APPROACH 2: MARINE PROTECTED AREAS ........................................................................................... 18

TECHNICAL APPROACH 3: MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING .......................................................................................... 24

TECHNICAL APPROACH 4: LAW ENFORCEMENT ......................................................................................................... 29

SECTION 3. APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING ENABLING CONDITIONS ................................................................ 34

STRATEGIC APPROACH 1: CREATE DEMAND THROUGH AWARENESS RAISING AND ADVOCACY ..... 34

STRATEGIC APPROACH 3: INCREASE INCENTIVES FOR MARINE STEWARDSHIP ............................................ 42

STRATEGIC APPROACH 4: ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE AND FISHERIES POLICIES AND

REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 57

STRATEGIC APPROACH 5: INSTITUTIONALIZE TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING ............................... 61

SECTION 4. MANAGEMENT COMPONENTS AND CROSS-CUTTING ACTIVITIES ................................................ 65

SECTION 5. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING ........................................................................................... 80

SECTION 6. KEY CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, AND OPPORTUNITIES MOVING FORWARD ............... 83

ANNEX 1: USAID SEA Organizational chart. ............................................................................................................................... 86

ANNEX 2: Progress Towards Project Indicators — Q1, FY19 ............................................................................................... 88

ANNEX 3: COVID-19 Preparation and Contingency Plan ........................................................................................................ 92

ANNEX 4: Updated Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan ...................................................................................... 95

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List of Tables Table 1: USAID SEA Project subcontractors, updated end of FY19. ........................................................................................ 2

Table 2: Full list of USAID SEA Project sites (end of Q3, FY19). ............................................................................................... 3

Table 3: Recommendation for management and monitoring of reef fish harvest strategy implementation. .................. 7

Table 4: Target fishery areas with USAID SEA Project support. ............................................................................................. 10

Table 5: Recommendations for the flying fish harvest strategy based on differing scenarios of Fmsy. .......................... 13

Table 6: Composite and aggregate EAFM values of the mud crab fishery of Bintuni Bay. ................................................. 14

Table 7: Simplified step-wise process for acquiring RPZ approval for the USAID SEA Project portfolio MPAs......... 19

Table 8: Status of MPAs in the USAID SEA Project portfolio. .................................................................................................. 20

Table 9: Key steps required for MSP implementation. ................................................................................................................ 25

Table 10: Status of MSP Implementation in North Maluku. ....................................................................................................... 26

Table 11: Status of MSP Implementation in Maluku. .................................................................................................................... 27

Table 12: Status of MSP Implementation in West Papua. ........................................................................................................... 28

Table 13: The MTIP assessment grades from 1 (fundamental) to 5 (advanced). .................................................................. 50

Table 14: MTIP assessment scores for Lisar Bahari Hotel (LB) and Ora Beach Resort (OB). ......................................... 50

Table 15: Marine Tourism Improvement Program — next steps in Serutbar, from March 2020. .................................. 51

Table 16: Managed Access Areas being supported by SEA Project partner ILMMA in Maluku. ...................................... 52

Table 17: Status of Village Regulation development in Bintuni Bay. ........................................................................................ 55

Table 18: Example of project references captured and articulated in village regulations, Bintuni Bay, Korano Jaya

village. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Table 19: Laws, policies, and associated legal frameworks supported by the USAID SEA Project. ................................ 57

Table 20: List of training activities implemented in the second quarter of FY20 (* = in process of verification) ....... 61

Table 21: POKMASWAS training curricula – three stages. ....................................................................................................... 63

Table 22: List of innovations to date in the USAID SEA Project. ............................................................................................. 64

Table 23: Consultant support for USAID SEA Project active in Q1 & Q2, FY20. ............................................................... 66

Table 24: List of current funders for marine resource activities in Maluku in addition to USAID. ................................. 67

Table 25: Meetings to support the BAST handover process. .................................................................................................... 68

Table 26: Media coverage for USAID SEA Project activities in Q2, 2020. ............................................................................ 71

Table 27: Key content updates and analytics for the USAID SEA Project website. ............................................................ 73

Table 28: PMI achievements in Q1, 2020 against LOP targets. ................................................................................................. 81

Table 29: Key activities impacted by COVID-19 .......................................................................................................................... 85

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List of Figures Figure 1: Progress towards the annual targets in the second quarter of FY20 (January to March). ................................ xi

Gambar 2: Kemajuan target tahunan dalam kuartal kedua Tahun Fiskal 2020 (Januari – Maret). .................................... xv

Figure 3: The core strategic and technical approaches implemented under the USAID SEA Project. ............................. 2

Figure 4: Map of all USAID SEA Project sites in North Maluku, Maluku, and West Papua. ................................................ 4

Figure 5: Morphometric cluster analyses for Lutjanus malabaricus and Plectropomus leopardus. ................................... 9

Figure 6: Recommendation for the anchovy fishery management cycle. ................................................................................ 12

Figure 7: Recommendation for the flying fish management cycle. ............................................................................................ 13

Figure 8: USAID SEA Project products for MPA and MPA Network design. ....................................................................... 18

Figure 9: Map of MPA sites in the USAID SEA Project portfolio. ............................................................................................ 19

Figure 10: Progress through implementing SISWASMAS by the POKMASWAS in three provinces. ............................ 31

Figure 11: Champions proudly show off their uniforms. ............................................................................................................ 36

Figure 12: The first show on RRI going live. .................................................................................................................................. 37

Figure 13: Geographical distribution of champions across the SEA Project’s three provinces (left); Percent of male

and female champions (right). ............................................................................................................................................................ 38

Figure 14: Excerpts and examples from the SEA Champions WhatsApp group: Jan–Mar, 2020. .................................... 39

Figure 15: Example of BCC materials this quarter. ...................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 16: A three-step process for FIP development: WWF-Indonesia. .............................................................................. 43

Figure 17: Process steps for the Marine Tourism Improvement Program (MTIP). ............................................................. 50

Figure 18: Results of the Carrying Capacity Assessment conducted in Serutbar MPA. ..................................................... 51

Figure 19: Process steps to achieve traditional community-based fisheries management in Bintuni Bay. ..................... 54

Figure 20: Stages in the formation of Village Regulations as per regulation no. 111/2014. ............................................... 55

Figure 21: Training participants by gender (left) and geographical location (right).............................................................. 62

Figure 22: Examples of media articles, Q2, FY20. ........................................................................................................................ 70

Figure 23: USAID SEA Project Facebook posts: [Excerpt] Reach and Engagement. ........................................................... 72

Figure 24: (Left): Increase in FB page followers @217% Feb–Mar 2020. ............................................................................... 72

Figure 25: Instagram follower increases (est. tracked) in Q2, 2020. ....................................................................................... 73

Figure 26: USAID SEA Project monthly ‘News Briefs’ (January to March 2020). ................................................................ 74

Figure 27: Talking SEA newsletter, Issue #5. ................................................................................................................................. 74

Figure 28: MPA and MPA Network publications from the USAID SEA Project this quarter. .......................................... 75

Figure 29: MPA factsheets for each province produced by the USAID SEA Project this quarter. .................................. 75

Figure 30: Mama Maria (left) in between two male champions has had her voice recorded for jingle and adlips. ..... 77

Figure 31: MDPI proactively invite women to logbook training. .............................................................................................. 77

Figure 32: Mama Yermina expressing her support to WWF-led MPA process. .................................................................. 78

Figure 33: Participants designing role play. ..................................................................................................................................... 78

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AOI Areas of Interest

AP2HI Asosiasi Perikanan Pole & Line dan Handline Indonesia (Indonesian Pole & Line and Handline

Fisheries Association)

ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations

BALITBANGDA Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangun Daerah (Regional Research and Development Agency)

BAPPEDA Badan Perencana Pembangunan Daerah (Regional Planning and Development Agency)

BASARNAS Badan Search and Rescue Nasional (National Search and Rescue Agency)

BAST Berita Acara Serah Terima (Minutes of handover)

BCC Behavior Change Communication

BMP Best Management Practices

BPKP Bukti Pencatatan Kapal Perikanan (Proof of Registration)

BPS Badan Pusat Statistik (Indonesian Statistics Bureau)

BRPL Balai Riset Perikanan Laut (Office of Marine Fisheries Research)

CFA Customary Fisheries Areas

CFS Capture Fisheries Standards

CI Conservation International

COP Chief of Party

COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019

CPUE Catch Per Unit Effort

CTC Coral Triangle Center

DAK Dana Alokasi Khusus (Specific Budget Allocation)

DCOP Deputy Chief of Party

DDL Data Development Library

Diskominfo Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika (Communication, Information, Statistics Agency)

DLH Dinas Lingkungan Hidup (Environmental Agency)

DKP Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan (Marine and Fisheries Agency)

DMP-PTSP Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (Provincial Investment and One Stop

Integrated Services)

DoI Diffusion of Innovation

DQA Data Quality Audit

EAFM Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management

E-PKKP-3-K Evaluasi Efektivitas Pengelolaan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan, Pesisir dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil (National

Management Effectiveness Guidelines)

ETP Endangered, Threatened or Protected

FA Fisher Associations

FAD Fish Aggregating Device

FCMC Fisheries Co-Management Committees

FGD Focus Group Discussion

FIP Fishery Improvement Project

FKTP2 Forum Koordinasi Tindak Pidana Perikanan (Coordination Forum for Fisheries Crime Handling)

FMA Fisheries Management Area

FMC Fisheries Management Council

FT Fair Trade

GIS Geographic Information System

GOI Government of Indonesia

GPS Global Positioning System

Ha Hectares

IDR Indonesian Rupiah

ILMMA Indonesia Locally Managed Marine Area Foundation

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IMPD Irian Marine Product Development

IRSA Indonesian Regional Science Association

KKHL Konservasi dan Keanekaragaman Hayati Laut (Marine Conservation and Biodiversity)

KKP3K Kawasan Konservasi Perairan, Pesisir dan Pulau-pulau Kecil (Coastal and Small Islands Conservation

Management)

KKPD Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Daerah (Regional Marine Conservation Area)

KLHS Kajian Lingkungan Hidup Strategi (Strategic Environmental Assessments)

KOMNAS Komisi Nasional Pengkajian Sumber Daya Ikan

KAJISKAN (National Commission of Stock Assessments)

KPA Kawasan Perikanan Adat (Customary Fisheries Areas)

KSN Kawasan Strategis Nasional (National Strategic Areas)

KSNT Kawasan Strategis Nasional Tertentu (Specific National Strategic Areas)

KSOP Kantor Kesyahbandaran dan Otoritas Pelabuhan (Harbormaster Office and Port Authority)

LIPI Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (ndonesian Institute of Sciences)

LOP Life of Project

MDPI Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (Indonesian Society and Fisheries Foundation)

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

MEL Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

MIS Management Information System

MMAF Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

MoEF Ministry of Environment and Forestry

MoU Memorandum of Understanding

MPA Marine protected areas

MSP Marine Spatial Planning

ne-BDM Non-Equilibrium Biomass Dynamic Model

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA-OLE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Office of Law Enforcement

OSPC Open Standards for The Practice of Conservation

PDS Pelagic Data Systems

PerDa Peraturan Daerah (Provincial Regulation)

PerDes Peraturan Desa (Village Regulation)

PerMen Peraturan Menteri (Ministerial Regulation)

PKSPL-IPB Pusat Kajian Sumberdaya Pesisir dan Lautan - Institute Pertanian Bogor (Center for Coastal Resources

and Marine of Agricultural Institute of Bogor)

PLKL Pengelolaan Lokal Kawasan Laut (Locally Managed Marine Area)

PLN Perusahaan Listrik Negara (State Electricity Board)

PMI Performance Management Indicator

POKDARWIS Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Community Tourism Group)

Pokja Kelompok Kerja (Working Group)

POKMASWAS Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas (Community Surveillance Group)

PPP Public–Private Partnerships

PSDI Direktorat Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Ikan (Directorate of Fish Resource Management)

PSDKP Pengawasan Sumber Daya Kelautan dan Perikanan (Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance)

PSM Port State Measures

PSMA Port State Measures Agreement

PSN Proyek Strategis Nasional (National Strategic Project)

PSPL Loka Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Pesisir dan Laut (Implementing Unit for Coastal and Marine

Management)

PT-LII Perseroan Terbatas (limited company) Leadership Islands Indonesia

PUSRISKAN Pusat Riset Perikanaan (Fisheries Research Center)

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QGIS Quantum Geographic Information System

RAPI Radio Antar-Penduduk Indonesia (Indonesian Inter-Resident Radio Organization)

RBFM Right-Based Fisheries Management

RENSTRA Rencana Strategis (Strategic Plans)

RFCI Reef Check Indonesia

ROI Return of Investment

RPJMD Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Daerah (Regional Medium-Term Development Plan)

RPP Rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran (Management Plan)

RPZ Rencana Pengelolaan dan Zonasi (Management and Zoning Plan)

RUM Resource Use Monitoring

RZWP3-K Rencana Zonasi Wilayah Pesisir dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil (Marine Spatial Planning for Coastal and Small

Islands)

SA Strategic Approaches

SAP Suaka Alam Perairan (Marine Water Reserve)

SCW Stakeholder Consultation Workshop

SEA Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced

SEAFDEC South East Asian Fisheries Development Center

SIMKADA Sistem Informasi Izin Kapal Daerah (Vessel Licence Information Systems)

SISWASMAS Sistem Pengawasan Berbasis Masyarakat (Community Surveillance Systems)

SK Surat Keputusan (Decision Statement)

SKKNI Standar Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia (National Work Competency Standards)

SMS Short Message Service

SNI Standar Nasional Indonesia (Indonesian National Standard)

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

SPAG Spawning Aggregation

SPK Suaka Pulau Kecil (Small Island Sanctuary)

SPR Spawning Potential Ratio

STA Supplementary Technical Assistance

TA Technical Approaches

TBD To be determined

TCBFM Traditional Community-Based Fisheries Management

TKPRD Tim Koordinasi Penataan Ruang Daerah (Regional Spatial Management Coordination Team)

TNC The Nature Conservancy

ToT Training-of-Trainers

TURF Territorial User Rights for Fisheries

TWG Technical Working Group

TWP Taman Wisata Perairan (Tourism Marine Park)

U.S. The United States

UKIP Universitas Kristen Papua (Christian University of Papua)

UNIPA Universitas Negeri Papua (Papua University)

UNPATTI Universitas Pattimura (University of Pattimura)

UoC Unit of Certification

UPTD Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (Technical Implementing Unit)

USAID United States Agency for International Development

USG US Government

VIIRS Visible Infrared Imagining Radiometer Suite

WCS Wildlife Conservation Society

WCU Wildlife Crime Unit

WFD World Fisheries Day

WTP Willingness to Pay

WWF World Wide Fund for Nature

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The five-year United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project supports the Government of Indonesia (GOI) to improve the governance of fisheries

and marine resources, and to conserve biological diversity at local, district, provincial, and national levels. Using an ecosystem-based approach to management and engaging key stakeholders, the USAID SEA Project

aims to: (1) enhance the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources by reforming fisheries management and promoting marine protected areas (MPAs) to enhance fisheries productivity, food security,

and sustainable livelihoods within the target areas; and (2) strengthen the leadership role and capacity of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and local governments to promote marine conservation

and sustainable fishing.

The USAID SEA Project is implemented by Tetra Tech and a consortium of 13 implementing partners.

The project runs from March 2016 through to March 2021.

PROGRESS OVERVIEW — SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2020 (JAN. – MAR. 2020)

In this quarter, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected operations in

March. Nonetheless, work progressed overall in accordance with the work plan and target deliverables. Activities under the second strategic approach (‘Improving Ecosystem Management’) remain a central pillar of

the project. In summary, the second quarter (Q2) of financial year 2020 (FY20) saw the following key accomplishments:

An Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)

A range of webinars supported continued stock assessment work alongside efforts to finalize the genetics study for snapper and grouper species. Harvest strategies advanced for five key fisheries stocks, namely: small

pelagics in FMA 715; reef fish in North Maluku; anchovies and flying fish in Raja Ampat, West Papua; and mud crabs in South Sorong.

Vessel registration activities continued, with a focus on progressing inventoried vessels to acquiring their

relevant registration documents. To date, a total of 1,386 vessels have been inventoried with support from the USAID SEA Project, and as a result of efforts in this quarter, 95 percent have received their

documentation. Logbook trials continued in the Tidore area of North Maluku, along with continued trialing of innovative traceability systems (TraceTales and Trafiz). In addition to this, an inventory of fish aggregations

devices (FADs) was undertaken in North Seram.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

At the national level, work in the second quarter of FY20 focused on socializing the results of the MPA and MPA Network design materials recently finalized by the USAID SEA Project and adopted by MMAF. The

materials, developed to inform/socialize the results, were disseminated via online portals, through field-

based staff, and through provincial site visits across key areas in FMA 715. At the site level,

work continued to focus on the finalization of management and zoning plans (RPZ) for all MPAs in the USAID SEA Project portfolio.

This work is following a four-step process. By the end of the quarter, 6 of the 14 MPAs in

the portfolio had completed step 3, while the remainder are working to finalize steps 1 and 2.

Step 1 RPZ is drafted

Step 2 RPZ draft is informally submitted to KKHL for review

Step 3 Revised RPZ final draft is submitted to Provincial Governor

Step 4 Governor-approved RPZ is submitted to MMAF

4-step process: RPZ

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Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)

At the national level, the USAID SEA Project, working together with MMAF, produced a technical document

to inform and guide the development of a ministerial regulation for a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for MSP. Concurrently, work progressed on the SEANODE Geoportal handover and migration to

MMAF (anticipated to be completed by the end of April), as well as the transfer of technical reports and the official ‘minutes of handover’ (Berita Acara Serah Terima – BAST) documents.

At the provincial level, work continued to support the implementation1 of each

provinces’ marine spatial plan (Rencana Zonasi Wilayah Pesisir dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil -

RZWP-3-K) through a seven-step process; with work in North Maluku progressing more

rapidly than the other provinces2.

Law Enforcement

At the national level, work centered on training module development for community surveillance groups (Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas – POKMASWAS), with the finalization of the Intermediate (Stage 2)

curriculum, and the initiation of the Advanced (Stage 3) curriculum.

Provincially, work focused on delivering Stage 1 POKMASWAS training (the curriculum was completed in previous quarters) to 52 group members in North Maluku and West Papua. In addition to this, support was

provided across all three provinces for the effective

implementation of community surveillance

systems (Sistem Pengawasan Berbasis Masyarakat –

SISWASMAS) following a five-step process; with efforts

in Maluku progressing most effectively.

Providing Enabling Conditions for Sustainable Marine and Fisheries Management

Support to promote the enabling conditions necessary to achieve project objectives also advanced this quarter.

1 Full details of the support areas are outlined in the main body of the report.

2 North Maluku is progressing more rapidly than other provinces. In West Papua, the RZWP-3-K has just been

finalized and implementation has only recently commenced (while North Maluku finalized in 2019). In Maluku,

though the RZWP-3-K was finalized around the same time as North Maluku, the province faced delays to

implementation due to dispute and adjustments required related to the Marsela Block in Yamdena Island (south

Maluku).

NM MA WP

1 Governor Regulation Issued

2 RZWP-3-K Socialized

3 Marine Cadastre System Established

4 MEL Policy Established

5 Strategic Environmental Assessment (KLHS) Completed

6 Infrastructure and SOP(s)

7 Compliance and Control system implemented

Status in Provinces7-step process: Implementing MSP

not started

in progress

completed

NM MA WP

1 … active and functional

2 … utilizing the logbook, with data recognized by Head of Village

3 … integrating patrol data into village data

4 … secure in operational budget

5 … contributing to village program and effective MPA management

* based on select POKMASWAS groups assessed

5-step process: SISWASMASStatus in Provinces*

POKMASWAS are….

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Creating Demand through Awareness Raising and Advocacy

In this quarter, efforts to increase behavior change communication (BCC) activities accelerated as the USAID

SEA Project enters its final year. Considerable BCC collaterals and materials were produced and disseminated across SEA target sites, resulting in an estimated exposure to more than 120,000 people in this

quarter alone. To date, a total of 502 champions have been identified and engaged by the USAID SEA Project as key influencers and agents of change in their communities. In this quarter, the USAID SEA Project held the

sixth “Driving for Action” Champions training in Ambon, Maluku (attended by 38 champions). This brings the total number of champions who have attended such training to 208 (around 41 percent of all champions).

Also in this quarter, a further 10 Fora were established through support from the USAID SEA Project, bringing the total number of established fora to 72.

Increasing Incentives for Marine Stewardship

Under the first incentivization workstream (developing markets for sustainable fisheries), work advanced considerably on the Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) for the shrimp fishery in South Sorong. In this

quarter, the MSC pre-assessment was conducted by an MSC assessor, the results of which will guide and inform the FIP action plan development. In parallel, Fair Trade continued to progress in socializing changes in

purchasing capacity, premium funds, and preparations for audits. While MDPI’s engagement with USAID SEA will end in June 2020, the support for the Fair Trade activities ended in December 2019 and is now being

supported by Coral Triangle Processors (CTP).

Under the second workstream (promoting and developing sustainable marine tourism and alternative

livelihood opportunities), considerable progress was made at the national and provincial levels. Nationally, achievements included the production of a sustainable tourism handbook, the drafting of a MMAF Ministerial

Regulation on sustainable marine tourism, and an assessment on private sector contributions to marine conservation. In North Maluku, public–private partnerships (PPP) and opportunities for tourism development

continue to be explored in Morotai and Widi, in the form of discussions and meetings with government and the private sector. In Morotai, PPP agreements have been made for the installation of buoys in MPAs, and in

Widi, private sector responsibilities are being built into the MPA RPZ. In addition to this, the carrying capacity assessment for dive sites in Morotai was completed, and an assessment on the impact of extractive private sector industries in the province was undertaken. Meanwhile, in Maluku, work progressed on the

implementation of the Marine Tourism Improvement Project and carrying capacity study in Sawai, and PPP assessments in Lease.

Finally, the third workstream (promoting preferential, managed, and secure access to marine resources) saw several significant accomplishments with the recognition of seven village regulations to secure community

tenure through formal decree endorsement. Accomplishments included the formal endorsement of a Joint Village Regulation between seven communities in Dampier Strait, West Papua, and the reflection of locally

managed marine areas, with their associated no-take zones, in the spatial planning process for North Seram, Maluku.

Advancing the Development of Marine and Fisheries Policies and Regulations

In this quarter, the number of laws, policies and regulations supported

by the USAID SEA Project was reviewed and expanded to 24 statutes. Of these, two progressed to ‘Stage 2’ this quarter — the Joint Village Regulation on Local Fisheries Resource Management in North and

Central Salawati, Raja Ampat, and the PerDa on West Papua RZWP-3-K (2019–2039). This progress means that five statutes supported by the

USAID SEA Project have now reached Stage 2.

1 Initiated

2 Endorsed / Formally Accepted

3 Authorized

Stages of Statutes

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Meanwhile, the remaining 19 statutes continue on progress, with considerable support provided to policy processes under the four pillars of the USAID SEA Project (EAFM, MPAs, MSP, and Law Enforcement) as well

as Marine and Fisheries Governance.

Institutionalizing Training and Capacity Building

A total of 187 people received trainings in various topics related to MPA management, fish handling, as well

as stranded marine mammal management, and champion training this quarter. The majority of training

sessions were held in North Maluku. It is noteworthy that nearly one-third of training participants this

quarter (28 percent) were women.

In addition to the delivery of training, the USAID SEA Project continued to support the institutionalization of

capacity building through: (1) drafting a standard operation procedure (SOP) for Port State Measures (PSM)

implementation; (2) drafting a training curriculum for MPA and MPA Network Design Using GIS; (3)

finalization of the training curriculum for Stage 2 (Intermediate) POKMASWAS training; and (4) initiation of

the Stage 3 (Advanced) POKMASWAS training curriculum.

In terms of innovations, this quarter saw the rollout of pilot studies for the ‘Ocean Eye’ phone application,

intended to provide a mechanism for tourists to make contributions to conservation through the sighting of

key charismatic species. This brings the total number of innovations supported by the USAID SEA Project to

12, effectively meeting the Life of Project (LoP) target.

Project Management

In this reporting period, one new staff member was recruited, bringing the total number of SEA Project Core

staff to 46, and the total staffing list (including all subcontractors) to 210. All staff continue to work under a

single work plan and project structure. Public exposure to SEA Project messaging was advanced through 26

media publications this quarter, as well as the bi-annual distribution of the ‘Talking SEA’ newsletter (Edition

#5) and the monthly USAID ‘SEA News’ Briefs. Coordination and communications in the form of meetings

and discussions with SEA government counterparts continue.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L)

In this quarter, efforts focused on working with partners to prepare, source, and submit verification documents in line with MEL standards, with 400 claims successfully verified in this reporting period. The

USAID SEA Project has 15 key performance management indicators (PMIs) to measure success. Of these PMIs, 12 have achieved (and in many cases surpassed) their LoP targets, as shown in figure 1.

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Figure 1: Progress towards the annual targets in the second quarter of FY20 (January to March).

RINGKASAN EKSEKUTIF

Proyek USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) yang berjangka waktu lima tahun mendukung

Pemerintah Indonesia untuk menguatkan tata kelola sumber daya perikanan dan kelautan, serta menguatkan upaya konservasi keanekaragaman hayati di tingkat lokal, kabupaten, provinsi, dan nasional. Dengan

menggunakan pendekatan pengelolaan sumber daya alam berbasis ekosistem dan pelibatan pemangku kepentingan yang utama, Proyek USAID SEA bertujuan untuk: (a) menguatkan upaya konservasi dan

pemanfaatan berkelanjutan sumber daya kelautan dengan mendorong upaya pengelolaan perikanan yang berkelanjutan dan pengelolaan efektif dari kawasan konservasi perairan untuk meningkatkan produktivitas

perikanan, ketahanan pangan, dan mata pencaharian berkelanjutan di wilayah target; (b) menguatkan peran kepemimpinan dan kapasitas Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan serta Pemerintah Daerah dalam mendorong upaya konservasi laut dan perikanan yang berkelanjutan.

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Proyek USAID SEA dilaksanakan oleh Tetra Tech dan konsortium yang terdiri dari 13 mitra. Proyek ini dimulai pada bulan Maret 2016 dan akan berakhir pada bulan Maret 2021.

RISALAH KEMAJUAN PEKERJAAN — KUARTAL KEDUA TAHUN FISKAL 2020 (JAN – MAR 2020)

Pada kuartal ini, wabah pandemic virus corona 2019 (COVID-19) berpengaruh pada kegiatan operasional

Proyek SEA. Meskipun demikian, secara umum kemajuan proyek sejalan dengan yang ditetapkan dalam rencana kerja dan target capaian. Kegiatan dalam Pendekatan Strategis kedua (SA20- Menguatkan Pengelolaan

Ekosistem) tetap menjadi pilar utama Proyek USAID SEA. Capaian utama Proyek USAID SEA di kuartal kedua di tahun fiskal 2020 (FY20) ini, disampaikan sebagai berikut:

Perikanan yang Berkelanjutan

Serangkaian webinar dilakukan dalam mendukung kegiatan pengkajian stok ikan sejalan dengan upaya finalisasi kajian genetik bagi spesies kakap dan kerapu. Strategi pemanfaatan perikanan (harvest strategies) mengalami

kemajuan untuk lima stok perikanan, yaitu: pelagis kecil di WPP 715, perikanan karang di Provinsi Maluku Utara, perikanan teri di Raja Ampat, dan kepiting bakau di Sorong Selatan, kedua terakhir ini di Provinsi Papua Barat. Kegiatan pendaftaran kapal terus berlanjut dengan fokus pada upaya pelengkapan dokumen pendaftaran

kapal. Hingga saat ini, 1,386 kapal telah diinventarisasi dengan dukungan Proyek USAID SEA, dan 95 persennya telah memiliki dokumen pendaftaran kapal. Uji coba logbook untuk perikanan skala kecil terus

berlanjut di wilayah Tidore, Maluku Utara, sejalan dengan kegiatan uji coba inovasi sistem ketertelusuran (traceablity) untuk aplikasi TraceTales dan Trafiz. Selain itu kegiatan inventarisasi rumpon di Seram Utara

dilakukan.

Kawasan Konservasi Perairan

Di tingkat nasional, kegiatan kuartal kedua tahun fiskal 2020 berfokus pada kegiatan sosialisasi hasil dan materi perancangan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan dan Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi Perarian yang baru saja

diselesaikan oleh Proyek USAID SEA. Materi ini disebarluaskan melalui portal-portal daring, melalui staf lapagan, dan melalui kunjungan ke provinsi di WPP 715. Di tingkat lokasi kegiatan, kegiatan terus berlanjut

dan berfokus pada finalisasi rencana pengelolaan dan rencana zonasi (RPZ) untuk seluruh KKP di dalam portofolio Proyek USAID SEA. Proses

kegiatan finalisasi RPZ mengikuti proses empat tahap seperti dalam tabel. Di akhir kuartal ini,

enam dari 14 KKP dalam portofolio Proyek ini telah mencapai tahap 3, dan selebihnya masih

dalam proses finalisasi tahap 1 dan 2.

Penataan Ruang Laut

Di tingkat nasional, upaya dipusatkan untuk penguatan sistem monev bagi tata ruang laut

nasional Degnan memproduksi dokumen teknis yang membantu dan mengawal

pengembangan peraturan menteri terkait dengan monev tata ruang laut. Sejalan

dengan itu, Geoportal SEANODE diserah terimakan dan di migrasikan ke Kemen KP (diantisipasi selesai pada akhir April 2020),

selain serah terima laporan teknis dan dokumen lain yang tertera pada Berita Acara Serah Terima. Di tingkat provinsi, kegiatan

berlanjut pada implementasi RZWP-3-K di masing masih provinsi, melalui proses 7 langkah. Kemajuan kegiatan di Maluku Utara lebih cepat dibandingkan dua provinsi

lainnya.

Tahap 1 Draft RPZ tersusun

Tahap 2 Draft RPZ disampaikan secara informal ke KKHL untuk diperiksa

Tahap 3 Draft final Revisi RPZ disampaikan ke Gubernur

Tahap 4 RPZ yang disetujui Gubernur disampaikan ke KemenKP

4 tahap proses: RPZ

MU MA PB

1 Peraturan Gubernur diterbitkan

2 RZWP-3-K disosialisasikan

3 Sistem Kadaster laut dibangun

4 Kebijakan Monev dibuat

5 KLHS Selesai/tersedia

6 Iinfrastruktur dan SOP tersedia

7 Sistem pentaatan dan pengendalian dilaksanakan

Status di Provinsi7 Tahap Implementasi RZWP-3-K

belum dilaksanakan

sedang dilaksanakan

telah dilaksanakan

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Penegakan Hukum

Di tingkat nasional, kegiatan berpusat dalam pengembangan modul pelatihan bagi POKMASWAS, yang mencakup finalisasi kurikulum tingkat menengah (Tingkat 2), dan pengembangan awal kurikulum tingkat lanjut

(Tingkat 3).

Di tingkat provinsi kegiatan difokuskan pada

pelatihan POKMASWAS tingkat awal (Tingkat 1), yang kurikulumnya diselesaikan pada kuartal yang lalu, yang diberikan kepada

52 anggota POKMASWAS di Maluku Utara dan Papua Barat. Selain itu, dukungan terus

diberikan untuk penguatan dalam implementasi yang efektif bagi Sistem

Pengawasan Berbasis Masyarakat – SISWASMAS di tiga provinsi. Kegiatan ini

mengikuti proses lima langkah dan Maluku merupakan provinsi yang kemajuannya paling

efektif.

Kondisi Pemungkin bagi Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Kelautan dan Perikanan

Dukungan yang mendorong kondisi pemungkin yang diperlukan untuk mencapai tujuan proyek, juga mengalami kemajuan yang cukup baik pada kuartal ini.

Menciptakan Publik yang Berdaya melalui Penyadartahuan dan Advokasi

Dalam kuartal ini, kegiatan terkait dengan komunikasi untuk perubahan perilaku (behavior change

communication –BCC) ditingkatkan karena Proyek USAID SEA memasuki tahun terakhirnya. Sejumlah materi BCC diproduksi dan disebarkan di lokasi-lokasi Proyek. Diperkirakan, 120,000 orang terpapar pesan Proyek di kuartal ini. Hingga saat ini, 502 champion teridentifikasi dan terlibat dalam kegiatan Proyek USAID SEA

sebagai tokoh yang berpengaruh (influencer) dan menjadi agen perubahan dalam masyarakatnya. Pada kuartal ini, Proyek USAID SEA melaksanakan pelatihan champion “Driving for Action” yang ke enam di Ambon,

Maluku dengan peserta sejumlah 38 orang. Dengan demikian, jumlah champion yang telah mendapatkan pelatihan tersebut mencapai 208 orang (41 persen dari jumlah champion yang teridentifikasi). Selain itu, 10

forum baru telah terbentuk sehingga total forum yang ada dengan dukungan Proyek USAID SEA mencapai 72.

Meningkatkan Insenftif bagi Pemanfaatkan Laut

Dalam alur kerja pengembangan pasar untuk perikanan, kemajuan pesat terlihat dalam kegiatan Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) untuk perikaan udang di Sorong Selatan. Dalam kuartal ini, pra-kajian MSC (MSC

pre-assessment) dilaksanakan oleh asesor MCS. Hasil pra-kajian ini akan menjadi acuan dan mengarahkan pengembangan rencana aksi FIP.

Dalam alur kerja penguatan dan pengembangan pariwisata bahari berkelanjutan dan peluang matapencaharian

alternative, kemajuan dirasakan di tingkat nasional dan provinsi.

Di tingkat nasional, proses penulisan dan produksi buku saku untuk kegiatan pariwisata bahari yang

berkelanjutan, penulisan draft peraturan menteri Kemen KP tentang pariwisata bahari berkelanjutan, dan pengkajian kontribusi sektor swasta dalam upaya konservasi sumber daya kelautan, menjadi capaian utama

pada kuartal ini.

Di Maluku Utara, kemitraan publik dan swasta (PPP) serta peluang pengembangan kegiatan pariwisata dijajagi

di Morotai dan Widi. Di Widi, tanggung jawab sektor swasta kemudian dimasukkan ke dalam RPZ KKP

MU MA PB

1 Aktif dan fungsional

2 Menggunakan logbook dan datanya diakui oleh

3 Mengintegrasikan data patroli ke dalam data

4 Memiliki anggaran dana operasional

5Berkontribusi pada progam kampung/desa dan

pengelolaan KKP yang efektif…

* berdasarkan pada POKMASWAS yang terpilih dan dikaji

5 Langkah Proses SISMASWASStatus di Provinsi*

POKMASWAS :

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Kepulauan Widi. Selain itu, kajian daya dukung lokasi penyelaman di Morotai selesai dilaksanakan dan laporannya telah siap, di samping kajian dampak industry ekstraktif sektor swasta di provinsi ini juga

dilaksanakan. Sementara di Maluku, inisiatif Marine Tourism Improvement Project dan studi daya dukung kegiatan di Sawai, dan PPP di Lease berjalan dengan kemajuan yang baik.

Alur kerja ketiga, atau menguatkan akses kepada pengelolaan sumber daya laut yang aman dan terarah, mengalami kemajuan yang signifikan dengan diakuinya peraturan kampung untuk mengamankan kepemilikan

masyarakat dengan keputusan formal dari pemerintah. Capaian ini mencakup pengakuan formal dari Peraturan Bersama Desa untuk masyarakat tujuh kampung di Selat Dampier, Papua Barat. Selain itu, wilayah

laut yang dikelola secara lokal, termasuk zona larang ambilnya, tertera dalam proses perencanaan ruang di Seram Utara, Maluku.

Memajukan Pengembangan Kebijakan dan Peraturan Kelautan dan Perikanan

Dalam kuartal ini, jumlah undang-undang, kebijakan, dan peraturan yang didukung pengembangannya oleh Proyek USAID SEA dikajiulang dan diperluas menjadi 24 keputusan. Dari ke-24 kebijakan ini, dua di antaranya

maju ke Tahap 2 dalam tahap ini: Peraturan Bersama Desa untuk Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Perikanan Adat di Salawati Utara dan Tengah, Kabupaten Raja Ampat, dan Peraturan Daerah tentang RZWP-3-K Papua Barat

(2019 – 2039). Dengan demikian, lima kebijakan yag didukung Proyek USAID SEA berada dalam Tahap 2.

Sementara itu 19 kebijakan lainnya terus berlanjut prosesnya sejalan

dengan dukungan proses kebijakan dari empat pilar Proyek USAID SEA (EAFM, KKP, TRL, dan Penegakan Hukum), selain juga Tata Kelola

Kelautan dan Pesisir.

Melembagakan Pelatihan dan Pengembangan Kapasitas

Pada kuartal ini sebanyak 187 orang menerima pelatihan yang sebagian besar dilaksanakan di Maluku Utara.

Dari 187 orang yang dilatih, hampir sepertiganya (28 persen) adalah perempuan.

Selain penyelenggaraan pelatihan, Proyek USAID SEA terus mendukung proses pelembagaan pengembangan

kapasitas melalui: (1) penyusunan SOP untuk pelaksanaan prosedur Port State Measure (PSM); (2) penyusunan

kurikulum perancangan KKP dan Jaringan KKP menggunakan SIG; (3) finalisasi kurikulum pelatihan

POKMASWAS Tingkat 2 (Menengah); dan (4) dimulainya proses penyusunan kurikulum pelatihan

POKMASWAS Tingkat 3 (Tahap Ahli).

Dalam konteks kegiatan terkait dengan inovasi, kuartal ini dimulai kegiatan uji coba aplikasi ‘Ocean Eye.’

Aplikasi ini bertujuan untuk menyediakan mekanisme bagi wisatawan untuk berkontribusi secara finansial

kepada upaya konservasi, saat mereka melihat spesies karismatik. Inovasi ini menambah jumlah inovasi yang

didukung oleh Proyek USAID SEA menjadi 12, dan dengan demikian mencapai target kurun waktu proyek (Life

of Project –LoP).

Manajemen Proyek

Dalam periode pelaporan ini, seorang staf direkrut sehingga staf inti (core) Proyek SEA mencapai 46 orang,

sementara jumlah keseluruhan (termasuk seluruh staf subkontraktor/mitra SEA) mencapai 210 orang. Seluruh

staff terus bekerja berdasarkan rencana kerja dan struktur proyek tunggal. Paparan publik terhadap pesan-

pesan SEA Project dilaksanakan melalui 26 publikasi di media, selain distribusi dari newsletter 6 bulanan

(Talking SEA Edisi No. 5) dan USAID ‘SEA News Briefs’ yang berisi berita singkat bulanan tentang kegiatan

Proyek SEA.

1 Inisiasi

2 Didukung/diterima secara formal

3 Disahkan

Tahapan kebijakan

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Pemantauan, Evaluasi dan Pembelajaran (MEL)

Dalam kuartal ini, kegiatan tim ME&L bersama para mitra difokuskan pada persiapan, penelusuran sumber, dan

pemasukan dokumen verifikasi sejalan dengan standard ME&L Proyek USAID SEA. 400 capaian berhasil

diverifikasi dalam periode ini. Proyek USAID SEA memiliki 15 indikator pengelolaan kinerja untuk mengukur

capaian proyek. Dari 15 indikator 12 telah mencapai target yang ditetapkan (beberapa melebihi target

tersebut), seperti yang tersaji dalam gambar 2.

Gambar 2: Kemajuan target tahunan dalam kuartal kedua Tahun Fiskal 2020 (Januari – Maret).

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SECTION 1. USAID SEA PROJECT OVERVIEW

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced

(SEA) Project aims to improve fisheries productivity, food security, and sustainable livelihoods through

supporting the implementation of an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) within

Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 715 and several adjacent strategic sites. The primary focus of the

project is site-based interventions, but efforts also focus on strengthening the leadership role of the

Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), and the Government of Indonesia’s (GOI)

commitment to sustainable fisheries and effective MPA management. The project runs from March 2016

to March 2021.

OBJECTIVES AND KEY RESULTS

The USAID SEA Project aims to:

• Support enhanced conservation and the sustainable use of marine resources by reforming

fisheries management and promoting MPAs to improve fisheries productivity, food security,

and sustainable livelihoods within the target areas; and

• Support the strengthening of the leadership role and capacity of the MMAF and local

governments to promote conservation and sustainable fishing.

At the end of five years, USAID’s assistance will have improved the conservation and management of

Indonesia’s marine biodiversity through increased capacity and the application of marine conservation

and sustainable fisheries management. Specifically, the project supports USAID’s Biodiversity

Conservation earmark, Feed the Future initiative, and Executive Order and National Strategy on

Combating Wildlife Trafficking. High-level results that must be achieved by the completion of the

project include:

• At least six million hectares in the target FMA or sub-FMA under improved fisheries

management as a result of US Government (USG) assistance, measured through the MMAF

EAFM and the MPA Effectiveness Index scores (or other approved national or international

standards), disaggregated by national, provincial, and district jurisdiction, and by whether the

managed area is within or outside MPAs;

• At least six policies, laws, regulations, and / or operational protocols in support of marine

conservation and sustainable fisheries management created, strengthened, promulgated,

and / or enforced at all levels; and

• Key drivers and highest-rated pressures to marine biodiversity on a declining trend in the

target areas.

The project is being implemented through five core strategic approaches (SA), four key technical

approaches (TA), and with management and cross-cutting support.

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Figure 3: The core strategic and technical approaches implemented under the USAID SEA Project.

The project is implemented by Tetra Tech and a consortium of 13 partners, of which four are long-term

(life of project), three had extensions issued beyond original contract term, and six finalized their

deliverables in the last financial year (see table 1).

Table 1: USAID SEA Project subcontractors, updated end of FY19. End date:

Long-term Subcontractors

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Indonesia) Jan 2021

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Jan 2021

Coral Triangle Center (CTC) Jan 2021

Marine Change Dec 2020

Extension Issued

RARE (extension issued) Sept 30 2020

Indonesia Locally Managed Marine Area Foundation

(ILMMA) (no cost extension issued) Sept 30 2020

Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) (in

process) Jun 30 2020

Subcontracting Term

Completed

Reef Check Indonesia (RFCI) Jun 2019–closed

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Sept 2019–closed

Asosiasi Perikanan Pole & Line dan Handline Indonesia

(AP2HI)

Jun 2019–closed

Universitas Kristen Papua (UKIP) Jul 2019–closed

Universitas Negeri Papua (UNIPA) Aug 2019–closed

Conservation International (CI) Sept 2019–closed

Overall the project continues to support sustainable fisheries initiatives in 15 target areas, as well as 14

MPA sites — see table 2 and figure 4.


Table 2: Full list of USAID SEA Project sites (end of Q3, FY19).

PROJECT

ACTIVITY DISTRICT

SITE-

ID SITE NAME

IMPLEMENTING

PARTNER

NORTH MALUKU

Fisheries

Morotai 112 Galo Galo / Kolorai / Daruba WCS / AP2HI

Ternate 131 Dufa-Dufa / Bastiong WWF / WCS / AP2HI

Tidore Islands 123 Guraping / Goto / Soasio / Galala /Tuguiha /

Kayasa WCS / WWF

Central

Halmahera 152 Weda / Fidi WWF / WCS

South Halmahera 143 Kayoa / Madapolo / Lelei / Laluin / Talimau WCS / MDPI

171 North Obi / Bisa Island / Madapolo / Waringin MDPI

Sula Islands 162 Sanana MDPI

MPA

Morotai 111 Morotai WCS / Marine Change

/ Reef Check

Tidore Islands 121 Mare Island WCS / Marine Change

/ Reef Check

South Halmahera

142 Guraici WCS

141 Widi Island WCS

143 Makian / Moti Islands WCS

Sula Islands 161 Sula / Lifmatola / Sanana CTC

MALUKU

Fisheries

West Seram 222

Huamual Belakang / Buano (North Buano &

Kasuari) WWF / ILMMA

223 Kawa WWF

Central Maluku 212

North Seram / Parigi / Gale-Gale / Labuhan / Sawai

/ Aketernate / Kobisadar

MDPI / WWF /

ILMMA

241 Ambon / Tulehu / Tawiri AP2HI

East Seram 232 Bula MDPI

232 Grogos & Gorom Islands WWF

MPA

West Seram 221 Buano (North Buano & South Buano) CTC

Central Maluku

211 Sawai WWF

243 Lease CTC

212 Ay & Rhun CTC

East Seram 231 Koon-Neiden WWF

WEST PAPUA

Fisheries

Sorong 321 Klademak Pantai WWF

South Sorong

332 Konda / Wamargege WWF

333 Inanwatan / Mugibi & Mate WWF

334 Teminabuan / Ampera & Sayolo WWF

Bintuni 342 Babo / Manimeri / Aroba / Tahiti / Banjar Ausoy /

Kampung Nelayan / Sayolo WWF

Fakfak 352 Fakfak UNIPA

Raja Ampat

313 South Misool UKIP

311 Mayalibit Bay RARE

312 Dampier Strait / Kabui RARE / UKIP

MPA

South Sorong 331 South Sorong WWF

Bintuni Bay 341 Bintuni Bay WWF

Fakfak 351 Berau Bay CI

Fakfak 351 Nusalasi Van den Bosch CI


Figure 4: Map of all USAID SEA Project sites in North Maluku, Maluku, and West Papua.


COVID-19. The USAID SEA Project, like many programs and institutions worldwide, has been closely

following recommended protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the

current COVID-19 pandemic. In order to ensure the health and safety of USAID SEA Project staff,

partners and stakeholders, a contingency plan was developed on 25 March outlining adjustments to

working processes as follows:

• Remote working.

• Limit / ban on international travel.

• Limit on domestic travel.

• Information provision to all staff team and partners on COVID-19 related issues (available

facilities, testing, and status in key sites)

• Improved sanitation advisory (as per WHO protocols).

• Systems for reporting infections.

Full details of the USAID SEA Project contingency plan as per 25 March are provided in Appendix

Three.


SECTION 2. TECHNICAL APPROACHES FOR IMPROVED

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Within this strategic approach, the USAID SEA Project is implementing four technical approaches at the

national, regional, provincial, and local levels. Each of these approaches has distinct support teams and

activities, and each has their own national and local / provincial counterparts. The four TAs that support

this strategic approach are:

• TA1: An Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management

• TA2: Marine Protected Areas

• TA3: Marine Spatial Planning

• TA4: Law Enforcement

TECHNICAL APPROACH 1: AN ECOSYSTEM APPROACH TO

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Efforts under this TA in the second quarter of FY20 continued to actively engage the relevant

government agencies in Indonesia, at both the national and provincial levels, to ensure EAFM

mechanisms are appropriately and vertically integrated across agencies, and to promote ownership and

leadership of fisheries management. Key activities are described below.

STOCK ASSESSMENTS

Work this quarter focused on refining stock assessment analytical processes in order to eliminate bias in

the development of four harvest strategies for reef fish, small-pelagic, anchovy and flying fish. Key

activities included the following.

Stock Assessment Workshop. Held January 22–24, this workshop was attended by 24 participants

from BRPL, WCS, TNC, and USAID SEA Project. The workshop revisited the reef fish stock

assessment, incorporating both the USAID SEA data on coastal reef fish from small-scale fishers and the

TNC data from fishers with larger boats operating on deeper slopes. This resulted in improved findings

to inform and guide harvest strategy development, as well as recommended systems and stakeholder

engagement for managing and monitoring harvest strategy implementation, as shown in table 3.

USAID SEA – NOAA webinars on stock assessment, to continue building the capacities of

partners. Led by experts from the U.S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the

USAID SEA Project facilitated the following webinars:

• Webinar on National level stock assessments (January 20). Attended by SEA core, WWF, RARE,

UKIP, WCS, and BRPL. The session included a presentation from BRPL researchers on the

results of stock assessments for six snapper species, followed by insights and feedback from

NOAA expert team (recognizing some large discrepancies between status estimates from the

deterministic and stochastic models, possibly caused by life-history parameter mismatches,

worthy of further exploration and refinement).


• Webinar series on West Papua anchovy and flying fish strategies (held across March 6, 10, 13,

17 and 20). This series explored the analysis and refinements made to spawning potential ratio

(SPR) assessments (for anchovy) and biomass indexes (for flying fish), led by consultants

Stephanus Mandagi and Paul Boli. The sessions discussed the interpretation of the results into

objectives and indicators for managing the fisheries focusing on local access to resources,

ensuring optimal benefit to local fisheries, and management cycles (further outlined in the

following section on harvest strategies).

Table 3: Recommendation for management and monitoring of reef fish harvest strategy implementation.

INSTITUTION Academics Universities With fisheries schools

BRPL-KKP

NGO (WCS, TNC, SEA)

Balitbangda (Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan

Daerah)

Stakeholders Province DKP

Directorate generals, MMAF

Fishing companies and private sector

representatives

METHODOLOGY Data Biology Size composition

Reproduction

Fisheries Catch by vessel / CPUE

Fishing ground

Fishing fleets

Fishing gears

Logistics

Model and data

analyses (data

limited)

LB-SPR

LB-HCR

MONITORING KKP (Dirjen Teknis) – LSM – Balitbangda

EVALUATION Management

Regulation / policy

Genetic study. This is a study to understand the genetic structure of grouper and red snapper stocks

in FMA 715 waters. In this quarter, the BRPL team continued work to finalize the DNA sequencing and

morphometric analysis of the data collected, and carried out further analysis to assess the extent of

statistically significant differences in genetic data collected from the six sample areas3. Key discussions

about this data and resultant findings were as follows:

• Focus group discussion on genetic and morphometric characteristics for fish stock delineation

(24–25 February 2020). Attended by BRPL researchers, the Research Institute for Freshwater

Aquaculture (BRPBAT), Senior genetics researchers, and USAID SEA Core Fisheries team.

Review of the methodology and results to date in this meeting lead to the following conclusions:

1. There is no significant difference amongst samples from various locations in FMA 715.

2. There is a significant difference between samples from FMA 715 and those from FMA

714 and 716.

3 The six sample areas were: FMA 714 (sea waters around Bau-bau), FMA 715 (Tomini Bay, sea waters around Halmahera and Raja Ampat / Sorong), FMA 716 (Tarakan), and FMA 717 (sea waters around Biak / Manokwari).


The results aimed to delineate the stock of reef fish species, especially red snapper (Lutjanus

malabaricus) and grouper (Plectropomus leopardus), to inform the stock boundary and

management units of the fisheries management plan for FMA 715. While the results within FMA

715 were found to be not significantly different, the genetics experts present at the meeting

suggested this does not necessarily indicate one group stock, and recommended follow up

microsatellite analysis to provide better resolution on the genetic structure. Further refinement

of the morphometric analysis was recommended, using ‘relative’ rather than ‘absolute’ fish size

comparisons.

Nonetheless, it was recognized that the home ranges of these species fall within provincial

government authority waters (with the vertical distribution of snapper and grouper fish species

being a maximum of 400 meters depth [ref: www.fishbase.org] and the species considered non-

migratory).Therefore, for the USAID SEA Project target area of sea waters surrounding

Halmahera Island (that is deeper than 600 meters), and with the slow-growth characteristics of

the species, it is proposed the stock be managed under the North Maluku provincial authority.

• Follow-up workshop on Genetic Study and Morphometric Analysis for stock delineation (March

4). This was a national level technical consultation attended by researchers from outside

PUSRISKAN including representatives from LIPI, KOMNASKAJISKAN, and DGCF. In this

meeting, BRPL researchers presented the results of their re-analyzed morphometric and genetic

analysis to indicate distance or closeness amongst samples. In addition to this, a cluster analysis

was presented showing a lack of significant difference in morphometric variables across the six

sample sites (figure 5) below. The graph shows that the cluster analysis indicates a lack of

significant difference. However, the genetics experts present at the workshop emphasized that

this does not necessarily indicate the reef species fall under one stock and suggest the

management unit is appropriate under the provincial government.

http://www.fishbase.org/


Figure 5: Morphometric cluster analyses for Lutjanus malabaricus and Plectropomus leopardus.

HARVEST STRATEGIES

Of the seven harvest strategies being developed through support from the USAID SEA Project (as

shown in table 4), work this quarter focused on the strategies for:

• Small Pelagics, FMA 715.

• Reef Fish, North Maluku.

• Anchovies, Raja Ampat, West Papua.

• Flying Fish, Fakfak, West Papua.

• Mud crabs, South Sorong, West Papua.

Small Pelagic Harvest Strategy for FMA 715

This harvest strategy for mackerel scad (Decapterus macarelus) is being developed

at FMA-scale due to the wide geography of the species and the movement of

stocks across the provinces. The harvest strategy is being developed based on the

analysis of production data (goverment data) and primary data gathered through

catch monitoring collected by USAID SEA Project enumerators (WWF and

BRPL) and stored at e-BRPL. The Biomass Dynamic Model and Length-Based SPR

model are used in the analyses of the secondary and primary data. As a part of

this harvest strategy’s development it is important to examine the economic elements of this fishery,

including: an estimation of the economic benefits of improving fishery management, and an estimation of

the break-even price for small pelagic fish caught in FMA 715.

In this quarter, the results of the economic survey conducted by enumerators from WWF-Indonesia

and WCS began to be analyzed by the USAID SEA Core team to determine: (1) the costs and revenues

associated with different fishing gears used in this fishery; (2) the estimated benefits to be gained from

management measures; and (3) the identification of alternative reference points based on optimum

economic variables. It is expected that the analyses will be completed and disseminated to fisheries

managers and MMAF researchers in the next quarter.


Table 4: Target fishery areas with USAID SEA Project support.

Fishery Area (ha) Description

Small Pelagics, FMA

715.

21,786,624

Based on the distribution / migration of small

pelagic species in the area between the Weber

Line and Lydekker Line.

Reef Fish, North

Maluku.

41,600 Based on the area covered by coral reef around

Halmahera Island.

Reef Fish, Maluku.

33,800 Based on the area covered by coral reef around

Seram Island.

Anchovies, Raja

Ampat, West Papua.

75,593 Based on the fishing ground of anchovy in South

Misool.

Flying Fish, Fakfak,

West Papua.

638,798 Based on the fishing grounds of the flying fish.

Prawn & Mud Crab,

South Sorong &

Bintuni, West Papua.

404,921

(338,000 in

South Sorong;

66,921 in

Bintuni)

Based on the areas allocated for MPAs /

traditional fishing management areas at these

sites.

Multi-species TURFs,

Raja Ampat, West

Papua.

261,156 Based on the combined TURF+ Reserve areas in

Raja Ampat.

Reef Fish Harvest Strategy for North Maluku Province

This harvest strategy is being developed at the provincial scale for grouper and

snapper species. This harvest strategy is developed using secondary data collected

through catch monitoring by WCS enumerators under USAID SEA. The data is stored

at the e-BRPL as well as the WCS e-database. Length-based SPR is deployed in the

analysis of stock assessment jointly done by USAID SEA Project and BRPL researchers. In the last

quarter the draft Harvest Strategy was submitted to the Head of DKP North Maluku. In this quarter,

key activities were as follows:

• Workshop on Fisheries Management Plan for Reef Fish Species in North Maluku

(February 26–28). This workshop was considered an ‘internal technical meeting’ between

PUSRISKAN and BRPL researchers (as the leading scientific team) and the USAID SEA project


(including partners WCS and WWF). The workshop aimed to: (1) review the draft management

plan (Harvest Strategy); and (2) discuss and explore improvements to the plan (particularly

indicators, reference points, and the fishery monitoring strategy and assessment procedures).

The workshop resulted in agreement to use a 20% SPR as the ‘limit reference point’ and 30%

SPR as the ‘target reference point’. The participants also made some recommended small

adjustments to the technical content and outline structure of the plan for improved

presentation.

• National level technical review meeting (March 4), was held as a follow up to the above

workshop, to share and gather input from wider stakeholders, including representatives from

DGCF, LIPI, and KOMNASKAJISKAN. Key outputs from this meeting were:

Agreement that reef fish are not migratory.

Recognition that the draft Harvest Strategy is of good quality and sufficiently

comprehensive to be used as the scientific basis to manage this fishery.

Agreement that the implementation of the strategy can be managed by North

Maluku Province, including budgeting that will be coordinated with the National

Government.

Agreement that the strategy will be enacted through Governor Decree and will

require the production of associated documentation (Norma, Standar, Prosedur dan

Kriteria – NSPK) before implementing.

Anchovy Management Plan in Raja Ampat, West Papua

This strategy is focused geographically in two key areas of Raja Ampat: Kabui Bay

and South Misool. These areas are vital anchovy fishing grounds facing heavy

exploitation levels and unsustainable extraction rates, with lift-net operators from

outside of the region (andon) active in the area. In this quarter, work progressed

to finalize the anchovy management plan through consultant support from

Stephanus Mandagi and Paul Boli, with technical support provided by Dr. Jason

Cope and Dr. Josh Jowlish from NOAA. The anchovy management plan is

developed using primary data collected by USAID SEA Project through UKIP and stored at e-BRPL.

Length-based SPR is used in the analysis to determine the fish stock status.

Review of the management plan revealed a need to better identify the SPR target for the fishery. The

current SPR values indicated in the plan (40% to 70%) are far greater than those recommended to

sustain stock (20%), while traditional village catch targets would not be met under adjusted figures. This

suggests an iterative approach is required to SPR value adjustments alongside cyclical monitoring and

management systems as shown in figure 6.


Figure 6: Recommendation for the anchovy fishery management cycle.

Flying Fish Management Plan in Fakfak, West Papua

This strategy is focused on flying fish roe (egg) harvesting in the Fakfak region of West

Papua. This region is heavily exploited for roe, with fishers from as far as Makassar and

wider regions active in the area. This led to a crash in harvests in 2016 (a 300 percent

decrease in yield compared to the previous year), indicating urgent measures were

required to restore and maintain the fishery for local productivity, economy and

ecological integrity. The management plan for flying fish is developed using roe

production data collected by and stored at the FakFak Fisheries Office. The Biomass Dynamic Model is

used in the stock assessment. In this quarter, work progressed to finalize the flying fish management plan

through consultant support from Dr. Paul Boli, with technical support provided by Dr. Jason Cope and

Dr. Josh Jowlish from NOAA.

The primary objective of the plan is to define the level of sustainable fishing effort (number of vessels) to

be recommended to the West Papua Government, that will in turn determine the effort-share between

local fishers and migrating fishers from South Sulawesi (andon).

In this quarter, review of the data supporting the plan using a ‘Surplus biomass production model with

catch data’ revealed that the current Biomass (B) of catch is about approximately 60% of K (carrying

capacity), meaning that the levels of effort are currently approximately twice the level that can be

sustained (estimated to be 30% of K). It was noted however that the B_current estimates may be too

high because of aggregation (and CPUE standardization would increase levels of confidence in the data,

which is recommended for further analysis). There is also a need to identify the B_target that should be

higher than B_current. Recommendations using different scenarios of Fmsy were identified to support

this analysis that will be further consulted to the stakeholders in the next quarter (as shown in table 5).

In addition to this, management cycle recommendations were proposed, as shown in figure 7.


Table 5: Recommendations for the flying fish harvest strategy based on differing scenarios of Fmsy.

% Fmsy # boats Target

B/K Target catch

(roe in Kg) 100 973 0.30 352,600 90 876 0.33 351,200 80 779 0.37 346,700 70 681 0.41 338,200 60 584 0.46 324,600

Figure 7: Recommendation for the flying fish management cycle.

Mud Crab and Prawn Management Plan in South Sorong and Bintuni, West Papua

Utilizing a Right-Based Fisheries Management (RBFM) model, work is underway in South

Sorong and Bintuni to develop fishery management plans for both mud crabs and prawn

fisheries in the region.

In this quarter, work focused on the mud crab fishery. On February 20 a stakeholder consultation and

review meeting was held to assess the fisheries EAFM status, using the indicator modules as prepared by

the National EAFM working group and MMAF Directorate of Fishery Resources. The EAFM status will

be used in recognizing and prioritizing issues, and identifying operational objectives for the fisheries

management plans. This meeting was the culmination of considerable work undertaken to date to assess

EAFM status, including a desk-based review, data collection, and data analysis. The meeting was attended

by 22 participants, including representatives from: EAFM Learning Center of Christian Papua University,

EAFM Learning Center of Muhammadiyah University in Sorong, Loka of Coastal and Marine Resources

Management in Sorong, DKP West Papua, Fisheries Agency of Teluk Bintuni District, Fish Quarantine

and Fishery Product Quality Control Station in Sorong-Manokwari working area, community Adat

leaders, mud crab middleman, fishermen, and WWF-Indonesia.

Results of each domain assessed are as shown in table 6.


Table 6: Composite and aggregate EAFM values of the mud crab fishery of Bintuni Bay.

Domain Composite Value Description

Mud Crab Resources 78 Good

Habitat and Ecosystem 72 Good

Fishing Technique 92 Very Good

Social 78 Good

Economic 92 Very Good

Institutional 71 Good

AGGREGATE 80 Good

Key talking points from this meeting were also documented, and include:

• Agreement on the need to develop regulations regarding the management of mud crabs

accommodating the EAFM status and the development of an associated action plan (harvest

strategy) for mud crabs in Bintuni Bay.

• Agreement on reactivating community-based surveillance groups (POKMASWAS) in Bintuni Bay.

• Agreement on the need for focus group discussions (FGDs) / stakeholder consultations to

address licensing issues and any other problematic issues related to the handling of mud crabs.

• Recognition that it is necessary to diversify the processing of mud crabs to increase their

economic value.

It was also noted that some form of legal umbrella would need to be established for fisheries

management in West Papua, within which the mud crab harvest strategy can be incorporated,

recognized, and supported. In addition to this, given the large scale of and multiple stakeholders involved

in this fishery it will be important to have clear communication and awareness raising activities in place

for successful implementation of the strategy once complete.

It is anticipated that the final report on this fishery will be available by the next quarter to guide and

inform harvest strategy development.

DEVELOPING & STRENGTHENING FISHERIES GOVERNANCE

Governance support this quarter focused on the Maluku Tuna Fisheries Co-Management Committee

(FCMC), for which a meeting was held on January 23, hosted by DKP Maluku. At this meeting, six

champions from tuna suppliers attended (one from each key location: Morotai, Ternate, Bacan, Bisa,

Sanana, and Seram), to share their perspectives on tuna management under provincial leadership. The

meeting also resulted in the Head of the FCMC approving and signing the tuna fisheries management

guidelines as agreed in the previous quarter. These guidelines were developed for Maluku by the FCMC

and will be used by the Local Fisheries Managers and steakholders in guiding tuna fisheries management

practices.

FISHING EFFORT MONITORING

Work has continued exploring other aspects of fishing effort necessary for the design and

implementation of effective management interventions.


Fish Landing Monitoring

Work continues on fish landing data collection across the 44 project sites that are being managed by

both USAID SEA project partners and BRPL and stored in the BRPL database. As the USAID SEA

Project begins to work towards project close however, it has been agreed that support for this work

will cease in June 2020. Continuation of fish landing monitoring beyond this time will vary by site where

there are possibilities for continuing this work under other funding sources, including possible funding

allocation from BRPL (up to IDR 1.5 billion) and alternate donor support provided to WCS. However,

as part of the institutionalization process, the data collected to date has been stored at e-BRPL and

provides a valuable resource for MMAF researchers for fisheries assessments.

Vessel Registration and Offline SIMKADA Application

As reported in the last quarter, the USAID SEA Project has already achieved — and surpassed — the

life of project (LOP) target set for registering vessels in FMA 715. Nonetheless, work continued this

quarter to ensure vessels that were already inventoried acquired their full documentation (Bukti

Pencatatan Kapal Perikanan – BPKP) and verified boat registration certificates (Pas Kecil). This included

the issuance of 48 Pas Kecil documents in Tidore (facilitated by WCS) and a range of other progress

(facilitated by MDPI), including:

• 41 vessels checked and verified in Parigi, and associated Pas Kecil documents in process,

• 82 Pas Kecil request letters submitted from Mandioli island,

• 62 Pas Kecil certificates printed in Sanana (to be distributed soon by the Bupati),

• 150 BPKP certificates issued for fishers in Saparua,

• 19 BPKP verification documents for Sesar village provided to Dinas Gugus Pulau IV for

processing,

• 50 BPKP documents issued for Madapolo fishermen and completion of the SIMKADA.

To date a total of 1,386 vessels have been inventoried through support from the USAID SEA Project, of

which 95 percent have received their documentation (and are considered verified). Vessel registration is

important as it is one of the means used to estimate levels of fishing effort, necessary to inform and

gudie fisheries management. For small-scale fisheries, exempt from licencing, this registration process

provides an essential mechanism to collate data on fishing effort that was previously largely

undocumented.

Small-scale Fisher Logbooks

In the last quarter, the USAID SEA Project submitted the draft Fishing Logbook Ministerial Decree (with

completed revisions) to the Legal Department of the Directorate General Capture Fisheries, and began

piloting the fishing logbook management system in North Maluku. This included identifying the logbook

collection, verification, validation, and data management systems for the trial.

In this quarter, work focused on providing technical assistance for the ongoing trial in Tidore,

particularly to Fisheries Extension Officers who are at the frontline of the work and the key agents for

building awareness, providing technical assistance to fishers in filling in, recording, and reporting the

fishing logbook.

To this end, training was delivered to 13 DKP Extension Officers and staff of the Tidore Fisheries Office,

as well as 22 fishers in Dawora and Gurabati Villages on March 3–4. The training included skills-building

on fish identification, the principles of sustainable fisheries, and the importance of catch reporting and


management. The Extension Officers were also tasked to provide further training to the fishers present

to convey best practice methods for filling in and reporting catch in their logbooks. The trial will

continue for the next three months.

In parallel, the USAID SEA Project and partners continued to work to scale up logbook usage across

wider target sites. This includes Obi and Bacan islands (supported by WCS) who are expected to start

using logbooks in March and fishers in North Seram (supported by MDPI) who have been provided

logbooks with larger sized columns for ease of data entry.

This logbook initiative is intended to enable documentation of catches of small-scale fishers that have

previously been largely undocumented / unknown. Such documentation is essential for informing and

guiding fisheries management. In addition to this, the process of completing logbooks provides an

important awareness raising opportunity at local, district, provincial and national levels on the

importance of catch monitoring for fishery management.

Vessel tracking (Spot Trace / PDS)

Work continued this quarter on the testing of small-scale vessel monitoring systems in the form of Spot

Trace and Pelagic Data Systems (PDS) technologies. It was anticipated that a new technology (TrekFish)

would be added to the systems being tested this quarter, however roll out of this technology by partner

MDPI was delayed by bad weather. To date, a total of 18 Spot Trace and PDS devices are deployed in

North Maluku, and 2 in Maluku.

This work is important, as mapping out fishing grounds and understanding the movement of fishing

vessels is necessary to identify important fishing grounds as well as changes in movements based on

seasonality and other factors. Vessel tracking is also important for MPA management, to assess levels of

compliance with zones. To date in Indonesia there has been a lack of appropriate vessel tracking tools

for small-scale fisheries, and these trials led by the USAID SEA Project partners are piloting several

technologies in an effort to find an appropriate cost-effective tool for utilization in MPA and fisheries

management in the future.

Time-lapse Cameras

Complementing the vessel monitoring systems (above), the time-lapse cameras deployed by partner

MDPI have continued to track vessels movements with a total of five trips recorded in Morotai, two in

Ternate, and fifteen in Parigi. These time-lapse cameras aim to verifify fishers’ catch data, as well as

capture their interactions with endangered, threatened, protected (ETP) marine species. To date, the

technology has only been deployed for tuna fisheries supported by USAID SEA Project partner MPDI,

and has helped to build awareness of ETP handling by local fishers and fishery managers.

TraceTales and Trafiz

Pilot trials of supply chain traceability technologies also continued this quarter.

• TraceTales is a digital tally-based system that aims to replace a paper-based recording system

to improve the traceability of products within a processing company. The system is installed in

the processing facilities of PT. Harta Samudra in Buru and Ambon (17 hardware units and 17

software modules installed at each location) and Morotai (19 hardware units and 17 software

modules installed). Operations in the Morotai facility are now 100 percent transferred to the

paperless TraceTales system, while operations in Buru and Ambon are still using a back-up

paper-based system prior to full transfer.


• Trafiz, a downloadable cell phone app, is an alternative to paper-based record keeping for

middle-men and suppliers. All transactions conducted with fishers can be recorded in the app.

Trafiz has been deployed with 15 suppliers across eight different sites in FMA 715, in

collaboration with USAID OCEANS Project team.

FAD Inventory

In this quarter work was undertaken to develop fish aggregation devices (FAD) inventory in Bula, East

Seram, at a meeting held on February 28 with Bula FAD fishers and the staff of DKP Bula office. A FAD

inventory aims to identify the number and distribution of widely utilized, under recorded and under

regulated FADs in tuna fisheries. Information on 10 FADs was collected, including FAD material,

distance from land, and number of fishers each FAD supports. This data was collected in response to a

request for information from the district, and further FAD information is expected to be collected in

the coming months.


TECHNICAL APPROACH 2: MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

At the national level, work in this quarter focused on socializing the results of the MPA and MPA

Network design materials recently finalized by the USAID SEA Project (figure 8), as well as the results of

the FMA 715 MPA Network marine spatial planning (MSP). This socialization involved USAID SEA

Project Core MPA staff and MMAF representatives visiting a range of stakeholders across FMA 715 to

share data and maps of the MPA network from North Sulawesi (Manado), Gorontalo (Gorontalo and

Botubarani), and Central Sulawesi (Palu). These visits took place between 9–14 March, including the

following institutions: DKP North Sulawesi, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado Coastal and Marine

Resources Management Center (BPSPL), WCS, DKP Gorontalo, Gorontalo University, Whaleshark

Center in Botubarani, DKP Central Sulawesi, Tadulako University, and BPSPL Palu. All of these

institutions have input into the MPA and MPA Network design documents and FMA 715 planning

processes. The visits generated considerable enthusiasm towards the MPA and MPA Network materials

and associated FMA 715 planning, with DKP offices in North Sulawesi and Central Sulawesi aiming to

use the results to inform and guide their RZWP-3-K planning, while DKP Gorontalo aim to use the data

to identify areas for additional / expanded MPAs in their area.

Figure 8: USAID SEA Project products for MPA and MPA Network design.

Other key activities at the national level included:

• Preparation meetings for training on stranded mammals. Held at the WCS office in

Bogor (February 4) and WWF office in Jakarta (March 13), these meetings discussed

preparations for an upcoming training on stranded mammals. The meetings were attended by

representatives from MMAF, SEA Core, WCS, and WWF. The meeting agreed on training

dates, target participants and logistic arrangements. However due to the Coronavirus Disease

2019 (COVID-19) outbreak the training will be postponed, and a new date has not yet been

agreed.

• Developing curriculum for designing MPAs using GIS. A series of meetings were held to

discuss the development of this curriculum (on February 7,13, 26, and 27), attended by

representatives from MMAF, CTC, TNC, and SEA Core. Planning is continuing and further work

on curriculum development will continue next quarter.


At the provincial and site level, USAID SEA Project continues to support 14 MPAs across three

provinces. Combined, these MPAs cover an area of 1,629,377 ha. Six MPAs have submitted all necessary

documents to MMAF for issuance of their Ministerial Decree, while eight MPAs are progressing with the

development and finalization of their MPA zoning and management plans (Rencana Pengelolaan dan Zonasi

- RPZ).

Figure 9: Map of MPA sites in the USAID SEA Project portfolio.

Development of the RPZ follows a four-step process (table 7). A traffic light system, (green is

completed, yellow is in progress) illustrates the progress being made through each of these steps for all

MPA sites in the USAID SEA Project portfolio (table 8).

Table 7: Simplified step-wise process for acquiring RPZ approval for the USAID SEA Project portfolio MPAs.

KEY OVERARCHING STEPS FOR ACQUIRING RPZ APPROVAL

Step 1 RPZ is drafted RPZ developed by provincial DKP offices through

stakeholder engagement and community participation

(with support from the USAID SEA Project). *

Step 2 RPZ draft is informally submitted to KKHL

for review

Draft RPZ informally shared with the MMAF Directorate

of Marine Conservation and Biodiversity (Konservasi dan

Keanekaragaman Hayati Laut - KKHL) for their review and

input (so that later formal submission may be accelerated,

as KKHL have already provided their input).

Step 3 Revised RPZ final draft is submitted to

Provincial Governor

DKP provincial offices revise RPZ based on KKHL input

where required and submit to the Governor for approval.

Step 4 Governor-approved RPZ is submitted to

MMAF

Once approved at provincial level, the Governor then

submits to the Minister of MMAF for final KKHL approval

and Ministerial endorsement.

* In North Maluku, this first step involves approval from the North Maluku MPA Technical Working Group (TWG) before the

RPZ draft is shared with KKHL.


Table 8: Status of MPAs in the USAID SEA Project portfolio.

MPA STATUS AREA

(HA)

MPA

Category RESERVATION STATUS

RPZ

STATUS

1 2 3 4

NORTH MALUKU

Morotai New MPA (includes

existing Rao) 65,521 KKPD / TWP

Completed: SK Gubernur Maluku Utara: no.

361/KPTS /MU/2018

Guraici Existing MPA (to be

expanded) 91,576 KKP3K / TPK

Completed: SK Bupati Halmahera Selatan: no. 99

Tahun 2012. Area follows RZWP-3-K.

Mare Existing MPA 7,092 KKPD / TWP Completed: SK Walikota Tidore Kepulauan: no.

72.2 Tahun 2012. Area follows RZWP-3-K.

Widi Existing MPA (to be

expanded) 325,883 KKPD / TWP


251/KPTS /MU/2015. Area follows RZWP-3-K.

Sula New MPA 117,960 KKP3K / TP Completed: SK Gubernur Maluku Utara: no.

360/KPTS /MU/2018

Makian -

Moti New MPA 67,302 KKP3K / TPK


359/KPTS /MU/2018. Area follows RZWP-3-K.

Buano New MPA 25,064 KKP3K / TPK Completed: SK Gubernur Maluku: no. 328 Tahun

2019

Lease Existing MPA 81,573 KKP3K / TPK Completed: SK Gubernur Maluku: no. 387 Tahun

2016

Sawai New MPA 106,183 KKP3K / TPK Completed: SK Gubernur Maluku: no. 329 Tahun

2019

Ay-Rhun Existing MPA 47,969 KKPD / TWP Completed: SK Gubernur Maluku: no. 388 Tahun

2016

Koon-

Neiden Existing MPA 9,902 KKP3K / TPK

Completed: SK Gubernur Maluku: no. 75.a Tahun

2018

South

Sorong New MPA 336,062 KKP / SAP

Completed: SK Gubernur Papua Barat no.

523/25/1/2019

Berau

Bay New MPA 99,018 KKP3K / TP

Completed: SK Gubernur Papua Barat no.

523/136/7/2017

Nusalasi New MPA 248,272 KKP3K / TP Completed: SK Gubernur Papua Barat no.

523/136/7/2017

TOTAL AREA

COMBINED

1,629,377 ha.

The following section provides a summary of the key activities conducted in each province, and at each

MPA site, this quarter.

North Maluku

Generally, progress on the development of MPA management and zonation plans is on track for six

MPAs and in-line with the work plan, with only minor delays due to mismatched schedules among the

MPA working group members.

Key site-based work in North Maluku is outlined below:

Morotai (Pulau Rao – Tanjung Dehegila) New MPA (includes existing Rao site) 65,521 ha

• Zoning and management plan (RPZ) documents submitted to MMAF January 14.

• Documents reviewed on February 17 (in Jakarta) and on March 11 (in Bandung).

• RPZ now finalized ready for issuance of Ministerial Decree.


Guraici Existing MPA (to be expanded) 91,576 ha

• January 21–22: Working Group of North Maluku meeting held in Ternate (37 participants) to review and

advance RPZ documents.

• Partners WCS continued to facilitate community consultations of the RPZ through this time, and the

documents continue to be in development prior to submission to MMAF.

In this quarter, WCS were also planning to conduct reef health monitoring in Guraici (March 23 – April 3), however due to COVID-19 the

activity is postponed, likely until June 2020. The consultation with MMAF to review the RPZ documents is tentatively planned for April,

dependent on personnel availability related to any ongoing COVID-19 quarantine / isolation measures.

Mare Existing MPA 7,092 ha




In this quarter, WCS were also planning to conduct reef health monitoring in Mare (March 23 – April 1), however due to COVID-19 the

activity is postponed, likely until June 2020.

Widi Existing MPA (to be expanded) 325,883 ha



The consultation with MMAF to review the RPZ documents is tentatively planned for April, but will be dependent on personnel availability

related to any ongoing COVID-19 quarantine / isolation measures.

Sula New MPA 117,960 ha




Makian – Moti New MPA 67,302 ha



• January 28–29: Public consultation held on Makian Island and in Ternate to agree on zoning plan in Makian

– Moti (attended by 92 community and local government participants).

The consultation with MMAF to review the RPZ documents is tentatively planned for April, but will be dependent on personnel availability

related to any ongoing COVID-19 quarantine / isolation measures.

Maluku

Koon-Neiden Existing MPA 9,902 ha

• Zoning and management plan (RPZ) documents submitted to MMAF November 2019.




Buano New MPA 25,064 ha

• January 27: MPA Working Group meeting in Ambon to review draft RPZ (57 participants).

• February 24 – March 6: Public consultations held in two Soa (facilitated by CTC); Soa Tuhuteru and Soa

Tamalene (both in North Buano), resulting in the following:

Agreement from Soa Tuhuteru to the zoning system proposed for the Buano MPA, with

proposed additional zones (aquaculture sub-zone and tourism zone in Valentine Strait).

Agreement from Soa Tamalene to the proposed core zones, but request from this community

to reduce the size of the zone at Nusa Tea Island as this is an important fishing area and safe

harbor for fishers in bad weather.

In this quarter CTC successfully obtained positive feedback from the Buano MPA Working Group (POKJA), with

agreement on the MPAs vision, mission, conservation targets, goals, and objectives.

In previous quarters, CTC obtained verbal agreement from the Soa Nurlete (to whom the Valentine Strait area belongs) to allocate a

core zone in the mangrove forest area. However, written agreement / minutes from the meeting still need to be produced for

verification. This leaves only one Soa remaining for consultation in North Buano (Soa Hitimala). This is the largest of the Soa in North

Buano, and is considered the oldest Soa. Consultations are anticipated with this Soa in the coming weeks (travel permitting).

Lease Existing MPA 81,573 ha

• January 27: MPA Working Group meeting in Ambon held to review draft RPZ (57 participants). This

resulted in agreement among POKJA members to finalize the vision, mission, conservation targets, goals,

objectives, and other management planning areas for the MPA.

• February 20: Public consultations held in Aboru Village to review the zoning design (facilitated by CTC).

Consultations resulted in all community members agreeing to the zoning design, including the two zones

near Aboru Village, namely a rehabilitation sub-zone and a sustainable fisheries sub-zone. Overall CTC

has now conducted public consultation in 25 villages and 1 sub-village in Lease Islands, gathering input

into the zoning plan from 1,491 community members.

• March 23–25: Reef health monitoring conducted at 9 sites (CTC).

Sawai (Serutbar MPA) New MPA 106,183 ha

• January 22–24: MPA Working Group (POKJA) meeting held in Ambon to review draft RPZ for Serutbar

(22 participants).

• February 7–8: MPA Working Group technical meeting held in Masohi to work on draft 1 of the RPZ (13

participants).

• February 28: POKJA meeting to continue work on the RPZ (13 participants), resulting in agreement to

proceed to the next stage of public consultation.

• March 19: Public consultation held at Lounusa Beach, Masohi (67 participants) to review RPZ progress.

During this consultation the king of Negeri Saleman requested further socialization of the zoning plan to

the people of Saleman in particular, and this will be followed up by the MPA Working Group.

Ay-Rhun Existing MPA 47,969 ha

• January 27: MPA Working Group meeting in Ambon to review draft RPZ (57 participants).

• February 25: Public consultations held in Rhun Village to review the zoning design (facilitated by CTC).

Resulted in agreement from all community members to the zoning plan design, including the zones near

Rhun Village, namely: core zone, sustainable fisheries sub-zone, tourism sub-zone, and port sub-zone.

• February 26: Public consultations held in Ay Village to review the zoning design (facilitated by CTC).

Consultations resulted in agreement from all community members to the zoning plan design, including

the zones near Ay Village, namely: core zone, sustainable fisheries sub-zone, and tourism sub-zone.


West Papua

South Sorong (Seribu Satu Sungai Teo

Enebekia) New MPA 336,062 ha

• January 22: MPA Working Group meeting held in Manokwari to discuss the draft RPZ for South Sorong

(23 participants).

• February 10–15: Phase 1 public consultations held in all districts in South Sorong, led by MPA Working

Group and facilitated by WWF-Indonesia. Consultations attended by 242 participants, resulting in

several suggested adaptations to the draft zoning plan.

Kokoda District proposes to move the location of the core zone (which was originally directly

adjacent to the mainland) out by 4 nautical miles. This zone change aims to accommodate the

traditional fishing needs of the indigenous people situated on this coastline.

Inanwatan District proposes to reduce the area of the core zone by the outermost boundary limit,

but to maintain the boundary of the core zone adjacent to land in order to support the protection

of germplasm supply from mangrove forests.

Kais District proposes to change the area of the core zones to be smaller, because most of the

areas identified as core zones are important fishing grounds.

Saifi District proposes to increase the area of the core zone so that it borders the mainland.

• In addition, several recommendations were forthcoming regarding proposed sasi sub-zones.

Metemani Sub-district propose to reduce the area of the sasi sub-zone and shift it to the interior of

the Metemani river (claiming the sasi area is too large and is in an area prone to conflict with other

regions).

Inanwatan and Kokoda Sub-districts propose to not have a sasi sub-zone as they feel sasi is only

appropriate on land and in rivers and not in the MPA area.

Kais District proposes to allocate space downstream of the Kais river as the sasi sub-zone (close to

the border of Konda Sub-district).

• In addition to this, Kokoda, Inanwatan, and Metemani Districts also proposed to change the core zone

area, sasi Sub-zone, and Pamali sub-zone to become traditional fishing sub-zones, and Kokoda District

proposed the port sub-zone be accommodated in the South Sorong MPA RPZ.

These proposed adjustments are now being taken on advicement in the review and adaptation of the zoning

plan.

Berau Bay New MPA 99,018 ha

Nusalasi New MPA 248,272 ha

Berau Bay and Nusalasi are combined (under FakFak MPA) since they are under one collective management unit

and are being developed under one Management and Zoning Plan (RPZ). Former USAID SEA Project partners CI

continue to work in the area under different funding sources (following cessation of support under USAID SEA).

• Zoning and management plan (RPZ) documents submitted to MMAF April 2019.




TECHNICAL APPROACH 3: MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING

NATIONAL

In this quarter, MSP work at the national level focused on developing best practices and lessons learned

for monitoring and evaluation systems, based on global experiences and practical solutions. These

systems will be synthesized and compiled from expert knowledge and literature review to be shared

with provinces for implementation at the regional level. In addition to this, efforts to finalize the

handover of SEANODE MSP Geoportal were on-going this quarter.

MSP Best Practices and Lessons Learned for National Monitoring and Evaluation System.

The USAID SEA Project and NOAA have been progressing to develop a technical document for MSP

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). This document is a result of the National MSP Symposium held last

year (June 2019) and aims to provide the foundation for a Ministerial regulation for MSP M&E for

provinces across the country. It includes the following sections and information:

• The benefits and purpose of conducting M&E.

• Guidance on best practice considerations when conducting M&E and selecting indicators.

• Examples of case studies where M&E has been conducted for MSP to determine effectiveness.

• Examples of indicators considered or used by others around the world in their M&E processes.

• Examples of M&E institutionalization, roles, and responsibilities for M&E from other regions.

• Timeframes for M&E implementation and recommended frequencies for reporting.

• Methods for conducting the evaluation and adaptive management processes.

On February 26 this quarter, the first draft was submitted to MMAF for review by the MSP Directorate.

Feedback was received on March 12 and the draft is now going through revision based on this input.

The draft can be accessed through this link https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V1xHXy-

Sf8cI1qbKdLx0NmMjlwRvh9ge

The document is anticipated to be re-submitted in April, with a follow up small group meeting to be

held post COVID-19 travel measures to finalize.

SEANODE Geoportal Handover and Migration to MMAF. The process of handover and

migration of SEANODE continued this quarter through a series of technical meetings held in January and

February with the MSP Directorate and MSP SEA Core team. It has been agreed that official ‘minutes of

handover’ (Berita Acara Serah Terima – BAST) be finalized by the end of April, followed by the transfer of

the virtual machines, domain, user manual, guidelines, and handbook. The BAST was signed by theMarine

Spatial Planning Directorate – Sub Directorate Zonation Area (Direktorat Tata Ruang Laut).

However, progress has been slow due to internal administrative issues within MMAF. The issues relate

to the fact that the SEANODE Geoportal will be received by the Indonesian government as an intangible

asset (aset tak berwujud) thus this should be verified through associated administrative processes under

the Ministry of Finance and MMAF. This process is ongoing at this time. Nonetheless the MSP SEA Core

team continues to encourage MMAF to meet the end of April deadline as internal SEA server clean-up

plans will otherwise result in SEANODE becoming inactive by 01 May.

MSP Technical Report Handover and Migration to MMAF. On March 05 the Acting Director of

MSP Directorate, Mr. Krishna Samudera, confirmed and signed the official BAST to receive the USAID

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V1xHXy-Sf8cI1qbKdLx0NmMjlwRvh9ge

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V1xHXy-Sf8cI1qbKdLx0NmMjlwRvh9ge


SEA Project’s MSP Technical reports produced from 2017 to 20194 as part of the closing out knowledge

transfer process. Mr. Samudera commented that the USAID SEA Project has successfully provided a

great deal of technical support and contributions to accelerate and finalize marine spatial plans in the

target provinces (Maluku, North Maluku and West Papua), while also ensuring a good planning system,

implementation process, and M&E plans exist at the national level.

PROVINCIAL

At the provincial level, efforts have been focused on ensuring the provincial plans can be well

implemented through several key steps (as outlined in table 9). One of the key USAID SEA Project

contributions to the process of implementing of RZWP-3-K is to ensure that permits / licensing

processes are aligned with the zoning systems outlined in the plans. This is essential, as the permits /

licences provide the means for controlling different types of utilization in provincial waters in alignment

with approved activities for certain areas. As a member of technical implementing team, USAID SEA is

responsible for providing technical recommendations and support to improve skills and knowledge for

MSP processes (i.e. technical analysis) that is important for decision making. In addition, the USAID SEA

Project have been providing local technical capacity skills and knowledge transfer to MSP technical teams

at the provincial level. As mandated in Law No. 27/2007 JO 1/2014, RZWP-3-K this is not the end of the

process. Other key implementation steps should be completed by the provincial government (as

outlined in table 9).

Table 9: Key steps required for MSP implementation.

KEY STEPS FOR MSP IMPLEMENTATION

1 Governor Regulation

Issued

Governor Regulation for the Implementation of RZWP-3-K finalized,

authorized, and issued.

2 RZWP-3-K Socialized RZWP-3-K fully socialized amongst all key stakeholders (provincial, district,

and cluster island levels).

3 Marine Cadastre System

Established

Marine cadastre system / geoportal database established for the process of

licensing and permitting.

4 MEL Policy Established RZWP-3-K Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) policy established

(national and provincial levels).

5

Strategic Environmental

Assessment (KLHS)

Completed

Provincial Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) (Kajian Lingkungan

Hidup Strategis – KLHS) completed under the Environmental Office.

(Document validates and verifies the permit location process for RZWP-3-K

implementation).

6 Infrastructure and SOP(s)

for Permitting In Place

Infrastructure and technical standard operation procedures established for

managing permits and permit locations in coastal and marine areas.

7 Compliance and Control

System Implemented

Stakeholders’ Compliance and Control System established for RZWP-3-K

implementation

4 All documents related to BAST are available at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IP2aXiWkN4UkSxPdBUVQUmd8aa8u00K8?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IP2aXiWkN4UkSxPdBUVQUmd8aa8u00K8?usp=sharing


North Maluku

The status of MSP implementation in North Maluku is as shown in table 10.

Table 10: Status of MSP Implementation in North Maluku.

IMPLEMENTING MSP: STATUS NORTH MALUKU

1 Governor Regulation

Issued In progress

Draft task force decree to formulate the governor regulation is

being processed by the legal bureau

2 RZWP-3-K Socialized Achieved This work has been done by the local government

3 Marine Cadastre

System Established Not

started This work will be started after the governor regulation is issued

4 MEL Policy Established

5


Assessment (KLHS)

Completed

Budget

committed

After budget approval, the working group will create the first

draft of this technical document

6 Infrastructure and

SOP(s) In progress

At least three marine permits have been released by the local

government including the coastal reclamation in Ternate

7

Compliance and

Control system

implemented

Not

started This work will be started after governor regulation is issued

This quarter, work focused on step 1 (Governor regulation), step 5 (further the development of the

KLHS), and step 6 (permitting mechanisms). A series of coordination meetings were held with DKP

North Maluku on the Governor regulation (PerGub) to implement RZWP-3-K. During these meetings it

was revealed that a decision letter regarding the assignment of specific provincial staff for this task was

still being developed. Meanwhile, a coordination meeting with the North Maluku Environmental Agency

(Dinas Lingkungan Hidup – DLH) on the development of the KLHS resulted in agreement for furthering

the KLHS next quarter, including commitment to hold a meeting to detail the distribution of tasks and

possibly financial contributions in the KLHS (involving specific staff from DLH and USAID SEA partners,

WCS).

The activities during this quarter were conducted in alignment with the designated work plan and

timeline. In the next quarter work will focus more on collating lessons learned.


Maluku

The status of MSP implementation in Maluku is as shown in table 11.

Table 11: Status of MSP Implementation in Maluku.

IMPLEMENTING MSP: STATUS MALUKU

1 Regulation Issued Postponed Due to plan to revise MSP this year

2 RZWP-3-K Socialized In progress This activity will be adjusted according the revised plan

3 Marine Cadastre

System Established Postponed Due to plan to revise MSP this year

4 MEL Policy Established Not

started

5


Assessment (KLHS)

Completed

Not

started

6

Infrastructure and

SOP(s) for permitting

in place

Postponed Due to plan to revise MSP this year

7

Compliance and

Control system

implemented

Not

started

In February, the Governor of Maluku province decided a revision was required to their RZWP-3-K

PerDa (issued no.1/2018). This is due to an error uncovered in the RZWP-3-K regarding the allocation

area for the Marsela Oil and Gas block, which was incorrectly allocated due to a lack of data sharing and

coordination during the MSP development process, with the oil and gas agency failing to share their

datasets with the MSP provincial working group. This revision process may also impact on potential

MPA designations and other important areas. The local government hopes to finalize the revision this

calendar year (2020).

In the next quarter, work will be focused on developing MSP best practices and lessons learned for

Maluku Province as part of the evaluation of the MSP development process. The final results will be

published and presented in international fora to share experiences from Indonesia.


West Papua

The status of MSP implementation in West Papua is as shown in table 12.

Table 12: Status of MSP Implementation in West Papua.

IMPLEMENTING MSP: STATUS WEST PAPUA

1 Regulation Issued Initiated

2 RZWP-3-K Socialized Initiated

3 Marine Cadastre System Established Not started

4 MEL Policy Established Not started

5 Strategic Environmental Assessment (KLHS) Completed Not started

6 Infrastructure and SOP(s) for permitting in place Not started

7 Compliance and Control system implemented Not started

At the end of the last quarter (31 December 2019), West Papua province officially completed and

finalized the local regulation (PerDa) for their RZWP-3-K. As reported previously, the process followed

for the West Papua RZWP-3-K was particularly thorough, meticulous and participatory; and while time-

consuming, the experience is being held in high regard as a best practice approach for other provinces

to follow. To that end, the USAID SEA Project focused this quarter on documenting the approach

undertaken and lessons learned for wider knowledge sharing, with the first draft completed and shared

with the West Papua RZWP-3-K working group on January 16. It is anticipated this document will be

reviewed and finalized ready for publication in the next quarter. The document will also be important

for the national government, providing insights into improvements for the Ministerial regulation

supporting MSP at the provincial level.


TECHNICAL APPROACH 4: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement activities continue to be rolled out as planned, with the aim of providing targeted

enforcement support.

NATIONAL

Training-of-Trainers (ToT) Module Development for POKMASWAS. In this quarter, efforts at

the national level focused on continuing support to develop and roll out ToT modules for

POKMASWAS for Stage 2 (intermediate) and Stage 3 (advanced) training.

• Intermediate Level (Stage 2). After finalizing the draft ToT modules for this intermediate

stage last quarter, two workshops were held this quarter to review and finalize the draft. The

first was held on January 8–9 and the second on February 14. The workshops were attended by

a combined total of 22 participants from the Directorate of Fleet Operation Monitoring,

Directorate of Fisheries Resources Surveillance, Directorate of Marine Resources Surveillance,

and MMAF Training Center, as well as USAID SEA Project Core staff and NGO Partners (CTC,

WCS, WWF, and Rare). The draft modules are intended to provide knowledge and skills

building to POKMASWAS members to perform their tasks well and operate fully functionally.

Elements of the training include: operational management, principles of sustainable fisheries,

principles of surveillance and reporting mechanisms, safety and security issues, communication,

and coordination. In the workshops, the participants actively reviewed the composition of the

modules and made some revisions, resulting in an agreed final draft of the modules, ready for

roll out next quarter.

• Advanced Level (Stage 3). After the success of the approved intermediate modules, USAID

SEA Project began working on the advanced modules. At the advanced stage the training is

intended to enable POKMASWAS to contribute to broader fisheries and coastal management

plans and programs in their area. As such, four modules are now in development for advanced

stage training:

(1) Village development planning and the use of surveillance data.

(2) Marine and coastal network development.

(3) Advanced communications for POKMASWAS.

(4) Entrepreneurship.

The development of these modules will continue next quarter.

Implementing Port State Measures. As SEA’s support to PSM constitutes a crosscutting of law

enforcement and policy strengthening, activities for PSM implementation supported this quarter were

mostly in relation to the legalization of PSM Standard Operating Procedures. Full information is provided

in Section 3, sub-section on laws and policies.


PROVINCIAL

North Maluku

New POKMASWAS established. In this quarter six new POKMASWAS were established across

four MPA sites in North Maluku, bringing the total number of POKMASWAS established and

operational in North Maluku through support from the USAID SEA Project to 15 groups, with a

combined 187 members.

• POKMASWAS Giman Widi and Widi Star, both in Widi MPA (15 members each),

• POKMASWAS Ene Lo Ene and Kie Ruru, both in Guraici (15 members each), and

• POKMASWAS Sebelei and Tafamutu, both in Makian-Moti MPA (15 members each).

Delivering Stage 1 POKMASWAS Training for the New POKMASWAS. In February (17–19),

the USAID SEA Project delivered a Stage 1 training to 30 POKMASWAS members from five of the new

groups (described above), from Guraici, Widi and Makian-Moti. The training was facilitated by WCS in

collaboration with DKP North Maluku, and the MMAF Training Center, Surveillance Station in Ambon,

Water Police, and DKP agency of Eastern Seram. In this training participants learned skills for socializing

awareness about the MPA and the challenges of destructive fishing practices, undertaking patrols and

reporting, filling in the logbook, and sharing information with the Village Head and local law enforcement

agencies, as well as DKP North Maluku. On the last day of the training each group prepared a work plan

and identified key partners to engage with their POKMASWAS to safeguard their MPA.

Monitoring and Supporting the Improvement of POKMASWAS Institutions for

Implementing SISWASMAS. For the existing POKMASWAS in North Maluku, the USAID SEA

Project partners WCS and CTC have continued to encourage members to fill in logbooks and

communicate the patrol results to the heads of the relevant villages (in line with the SISWASMAS steps

as outlined in figure 10). In addition to this, the USAID SEA Project has been advancing proactive

communications and networking amongst POKMASWAS in the province through the establishment of a

WhatsApp group (facilitated by WCS) through which POKMASWAS members can share their

observations, insights, and information with village governments, Provincial DKP, Water Police, and

other law enforcement officers. Since its launch, this communication platform has been working well, as

highlighted on March 17 when POKMASWAS Kie Ruru came across several fishers during their patrol

who were assembling fish bombs. Through WhatsApp group communications, the Water Police and

provincial DKP team were able to guide the POKMASWAS from a distance to ensure vigilantism was

avoided, and to enable the group to gather strong, credible, and useful evidence for processing the case

through formal judicial channels. While this data gathering was underway, the South Halmahera Water

Police dispatched a team to intercept and arrest the suspected fish bombers. Such an excellent

collaborative approach provides a good example of how POKMASWAS and formal law enforcement

teams can work together effectively. The experience has also inspired the Head of DKP North Maluku

and the Water Police to promote a similar approach in other regions of North Maluku.

To date, partners report that POKMASWAS in Sula (Fatkauyon, Waisum, and Waisakai Villages), Moti

(Tafamutu Village), and Kayoa (Talimau Village) are progressing well, with 38 members actively

undertaking patrols, implementing socialization activities, and routinely reporting on their surveillance

results. To further support these groups, WCS initiated meetings to support each POKMASWAS to

further refine their vision and mission as a group, and explore further ways that POKMASWAS

members could support and encourage sustainable, pro-environment business development in their

areas. This work has been conducted in three villages, with the remainder postponed due to the

COVID-19 outbreak.


Figure 10: Progress through implementing SISWASMAS by the POKMASWAS in three provinces. Solid line = groups are effectively implementing / on track with these steps.

Dotted line = groups are struggling with these areas and more support is required.

Maluku


Implementing SISWASMAS. For the existing POKMASWAS in Maluku (12 groups, with a combined

membership of 160 people), USAID SEA Project partners WWF-Indonesia and CTC have continued to

encourage members to fill in logbooks and communicate the results of their patrols to the head of the

relevant village (in line with the SISWASMAS steps as outlined in figure 10). Partners report that the

POKMASWAS are progressing well in South Buano and Sawai, with 26 members actively undertaking

patrols and supporting enforcement practices in the area. In addition, the South Buano group

(POKMASWAS Hena Berkarya) have managed to secure the support of village funds to support

community surveillance.

Discussing the Phasing Out of USAID SEA Project Technical Assistance for Law

Enforcement. As the USAID SEA Project is now in its final year, a meeting was held on January 31 to

begin discussions for the smooth phasing out of USAID SEA technical assistance to DKP Maluku and the

Head of the Surveillance Unit and team. The discussion resulted in the following agreements.

(1) DKP Maluku will share the costs required to strengthen the Coordination Forum for Handling

Fisheries Crime.

(2) Work to develop the Provincial Action Plan to Combat Destructive Fishing should commence in

February (see below).


(3) The achievements of USAID SEA Project and DKP Maluku collaborations with regard to the

Provincial Action Plan to Combat Destructive Fishing should be shared with the Governor of

Maluku in May.

(4) DKP Maluku Province will assign specific personnel from their Surveillance Unit to work more

intensively with CTC and WWF in this remaining year, to ensure all efforts are aligned, with full

knowledge and information shared.

(5) From May onwards, DKP Maluku will take more of a leading role in implementing law

enforcement components of work, while CTC and WWF will be increasingly positioned as

support parties or co-facilitators in each activity.

(6) Technical coordination for implementing the remainder of the work plan will be led by the Head

of the Surveillance Unit of DKP Maluku.

(7) The USAID SEA Project Team will report every quarter to the Head of DKP Maluku and the

Surveillance Unit through brief written documents and meetings.

(8) The USAID SEA Project will incrementally transfer all data and associated information gathered

related to law enforcement to DKP Maluku, starting in July.

Facilitating the Development of a Provincial Action Plan to Combat Destructive Fishing in

Maluku. On January 31, the USAID SEA Project submitted the draft policy paper for the Governor

Regulation on the Provincial Action Plan to Combat Destructive Fishing to the Acting Head of DKP

Maluku Province. Following this, an FGD was held on February 11–12 in Ambon to present and discuss

the draft policy paper, as well as share the results of the destructive fishing assessment conducted in

Maluku. The FGD was attended by 59 participants from DKP Maluku, District Fisheries Agencies,

Regional Court, and MMAF agencies (including the Surveillance Station in Ambon and MMAF

Directorate of Marine Resource Surveillance)5. This meeting resulted in:

(1) adjustment to some of the SMART objectives proposed in the plan (to be followed up through

further review);

(2) identification of some indicators for the plan;

(3) agreement to legalize the Provincial Action Plan to Combat Destructive Fishing through

Governor Regulation; and

(4) a joint commitment from all stakeholders to formalize a Fisheries Criminal Coordination Forum

(Forum Koordinasi Tindak Pidana Perikanan) by Governor Decree (to be pursued in June).

West Papua

Delivering Stage 1 POKMASWAS Training in Teluk Bintuni. In March (4–6), the USAID SEA

Project delivered a Stage 1 training for POKMASWAS in Teluk Bintuni. The training was delivered by

partners WWF-Indonesia in collaboration with DKP West Papua, and the MMAF Surveillance Station in

Sorong, and was attended by 22 POKMASWAS members. In this training participants learned skills for

socializing awareness about the MPA and the challenges of destructive fishing practices, mechanisms for

sustainable fisheries (especially for mud crab species), undertaking patrols and reporting, filling in the

logbook, and sharing information with the Village Head and local law enforcement agencies, as well as

5 DKP Maluku Province, the MMAF Surveillance Station in Ambon and Regional Court have all been cleared by the Leahy vetting process (on September 12, 2019). The District Fisheries Agencies have not been cleared, however, due to Law No. 23/2014 on Local Government, these offices no longer have authority on marine and fisheries surveillance. Their surveillance and investigative officers have been transferred to the provincial DKP offices, and districts no longer have any armed personnel or authority of arrest; therefore they are not required to have Leahy vetting.


DKP West Papua. On the last day of the training each group prepared a work plan and identified key

partners to engage with their POKMASWAS to safeguard their MPA.


Implementing SISWASMAS. For the existing POKMASWAS in West Papua (11 groups, with a

combined membership of 193 people) WWF-Indonesia have continued to provide support, particularly

to groups in South Sorong. POKMASWAS Siganoi and Klasaimus in particular have been successfully

undertaking patrols and supporting enforcement practices in their areas.


SECTION 3. APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING

ENABLING CONDITIONS

The USAID SEA Project seeks to create enabling conditions that allow relevant stakeholders and local

communities to support sustainable marine resource use and management. The project raises awareness

and promotes positive behavior change through local champions by increasing stakeholder capacity. It

also advances policies, laws, and regulations that provide the foundation for sustainable resource use

practices and explores innovations and incentive mechanisms to foster marine stewardship.

STRATEGIC APPROACH 1: CREATE DEMAND THROUGH AWARENESS

RAISING AND ADVOCACY

In this reporting period, the USAID SEA Project continued to support all partners in behavior change

communication (BCC) activities. It has been encouraging to see partners in this concluding year being

more conversant with BCC methodologies, able to empower champions, and the results of initiatives in

terms of changes to behavior starting to emerge.

The mass production of awareness materials supported by USAID SEA Core communications team

helped partners in the field to creatively utilize audio-visual productions and optimize opportunities in

local festivals / events this quarter. In addition to this, the investments and capacity building of

champions by partners has begun to manifest in confident proactive champions across the provinces.

Champion activities this quarter have included public appearances, radio shows, leading of community

meetings, initiating beach clean-ups, and other site-based events. Concurrently, the EAFM flipchart

product developed by the communications team to support the USAID SEA Core EAFM team has been

further piloted in the field through local Fishery Extension Officers (FEOs). Lessons learned from these

trials will now guide and inform adjustments to these materials.

Despite tremendous improvements in BCC work over recent years and months, some work remains to

be done, particularly by partners Rare and ILMMA who still have some work to do. Moving forward, the

USAID SEA Core communications team will be focusing on supporting partners to catch up on their activities, for example supporting NGO partners to accelerate outreach activities, identifying avenus for

public outreach or awareness raising. Other examples include providing support to identify and write

stories (ILMMA and MDPI) particularly about the work of champions and promotion of gender inclusion

in activities. These efforts aim to help close the gap between partners and field officers who are at the

forefront of influence at sites, to ensure they have the skills, resources, and support required,

particularly as the USAID SEA Project enters its final year.


ADVANCING BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES

USAID SEA Project Core communications team continue to routinely assess SEA partners’

performance; identifying their achievements, challenges, and areas of support required.

• WWF and MDPI are now leading amongst partners in executing their BCC activities. They are

on track with their action-oriented plans, working through champions to implement awareness

raising and outreach activities. WWF is leading on almost all communication fronts, utilizing a

predominantly ‘Above the line’ (ATL) approach to communications; while MDPI are proving

more adept in what is known as ‘Below the Line’ (BTL) approaches (see box one). These two

partners are also showing strong performance in terms of promoting gender equality in their

BCC activities.

• CTC continues to work diligently, focusing BCC work this quarter on POKMASWAS awareness

raising. This quarter CTC finalized the production of a draft POKMASWAS handbook (now

under review by USAID SEA Core communications team). Once finalized, this handbook is

expected to be rolled out to other partner sites, and widely utilized across SEA Project areas.

• WCS picked up the pace this quarter through substantial engagement with their champions. The

arrival of a new WCS communications officer provided relief for the team and has resulted in

acceleration of their BCC efforts. Key events facilitated by WCS have been well attended by

330 people this quarter, including a public lecture at Khairun University on marine conservation

issues. Nonetheless, this acceleration of efforts needs to continue in order to ensure WCS meet

their BCC commitments, and can achieve measurable change within the remainder of the

project term.

• Rare and ILMMA partners have both experienced delays this quarter. For Rare, a key challenge

they are facing is the lack of on-site staff, instead relying heavily on their champions, and with

minimal use of media or messaging reported this quarter. Despite their working mechanism

using BCC, RARE employs only Below The Line approaches to communications, unlike other

SEA partners (WWF, CTC and WCS) who adopt a lot of Above The Line activities in their

work to promote behavior change (see box one). Also, unlike other partners who are now

advancing work with their champions, RARE’s involvement with champions is very limited

despite having a large number of champions associated with their work. This leads to limited

champions’ stories or other stories from the field being available. Conversely, ILMMA’s presence

on the ground has been relatively thorough and consistent, but only recently have they started

to identify champions who will continue the work beyond their direct involvement. Field

experience shows that working with champions provides a greater chance of influencing positive

behavior change.


BEHAVIOR CHANGE SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTS

One BCC assessment was scheduled to take place this quarter (through WWF) in two sites — Konda

and Kokoda, South Sorong. However due to the outbreak of COVID-19, this assessment has been

delayed until further notice.

IDENTIFICATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF CHAMPIONS

To date, 502 champions have been identified and engaged across the region. Key highlights this quarter

are as follows.

Sea Champions Learn Together and Secure Partnership with DKP Office. In January (27–30),

the USAID SEA Project organized the sixth “Driving

for Action” Champions training in Ambon, Maluku,

attended by 38 champions (12 women, 26 men).

These champions came from North Maluku and

Maluku provinces. The training involved an MPA 101

introduction, information on sustainable fisheries,

community surveillance, and communication

techniques. Conversations during the training were

particularly fruitful around the topics of

POKMASWAS roles and reporting mechanisms.

The highlight of the event however was the collaboration forged between the Champions from Maluku

and the DKP Maluku office, with relationships established to progress with POKMASWAS training, sea

littering, and clean-up campaigns. In addition, a forum for maintaining champions work and connections

Box One: Above / Below The Line Communications

Above The Line (ATL) communications — this approach directs communications towards a mass

market or large portfolio segment of society. Promotional messages tend to be less targeted demographically

(meaning they do not limit themselves to only one specific target group). ATL strategies aim to achieve

sweeping societal engagement and awareness of the messaging promoted through the communications. This

approach helps messages to reach large audiences and optimizes visibility of the message / product /

information as well as lifting organizational profiles. In BCC this tool is effective to build bigger demand through

awareness campaigns and advocacy for conservation efforts. Examples of ATL communication includes the use

of Radio and TV broadcasts, website communications, newspaper and magazine articles, outdoor media or

press releases. A good example of ATL is the radio show in South Sorong recently promoted by WWF.

Below The Line (BTL) communications — alternatively, this approach is more focused, and tends to be

directly targeted towards one demographic / sector or group of stakeholders. Messaging is tailored to the

psychology of that target segment and characteristics of that sub-set of society. The communications can be

personalized, and often with the aim to achieve conversions. A major advantage of BTL communications the

ability to better track impact, as well as return on investment (ROI) in traditional marketing industries.

Campaigns can also be further tailored for different sub-sets of stakeholders within a single segment. This tool

is useful for BCC to promote intended behavior change at a community level. Examples of BTL tools include

one-on-one meetings, small group / community meetings, customized messaging within a community / sub-

culture. A good example of BTL can be found in MDPIs work with fishers and communities related to the tuna

industry in their target sites.

Figure 11: Champions proudly show off their uniforms.


beyond the USAID SEA Project term was explored during the workshop, and the concept for a Sea

Champion Network (Jejaring Pejuang Laut) was born.

To date a total of 208 champions (41 percent of all champions) have now participated in a USAID SEA

capacity building program; which continues to encourage housewives, midwife students, village

administrators, religious leaders, and teachers to join the Pejuang Laut.

Champions Get Air Time on Sorong Radio. In this quarter, partners WWF launched the first ever

radio show dedicated to marine and

fisheries conservation in Sorong, West

Papua (with the first live broadcast on

February 18). The program is a joint

initiative with Radio Republic Indonesia

(RRI) Sorong, and is part of WWF’s

outreach program to increase community

awareness for the Seribu Satu Sungai Teo

Enebikia (South Sorong) MPA. Radio is

considered particularly important in this

area, as the MPA is large (338,323 ha.) and

the population dispersed, with limited

access to outside communications.

The show will run through to June 2020, and will be relayed to five neighboring districts, reaching more

than 50,000 people. The first episode featured information about the MPA, its purpose, legal basis,

boundaries and status; and discussed how local SEA champions and volunteers support its protection.

Guests included Chris Rotinsulu (USAID SEA Project Coordinator for West Papua), Michelle Momot (a

local SEA champion), and Hendrik Sombo (from the MMAF regional office). Listeners called in questions

about the importance of the MPA, and seven callers (including three women) were put on the air.

The first episode also featured USAID SEA Project advocacy taglines voiced by three SEA Champions.

These taglines were developed to build subliminal knowledge such as ‘Lestari lautku, banyak ikanku’

(directly translated as ‘sustainable sea, many fish’) and ‘Laut sehat, nelayan kuat, masyarakat sejahtera’

(‘sustainable sea for resilient fishers and prosperous people’). To reinforce these taglines, WWF applied

them alongside more direct messages like ‘Have you eaten fish today? Let’s protect our sea so there will

be enough fish for future generations’. Logbook usage was also promoted through the show: ‘Dear

fellow fishers, it is 5 o’clock in the afternoon. Do not forget to record your catch in the logbook!’.

SEA Champions Help Sway Maluku Village Head on Marine Conservation. Partners ILMMA

first approached Nikulukan Village in March 2018, and while initial interest in marine conservation was

raised, the head of the village has since been hesitant to commit to conservation measures. To address

this, on March 16 ILMMA facilitated a site visit for two champions from other sites (Hatunuru Village

and Kasieh Village) to visit Nikulukan to meet with the village leadership and communities and share

their experiences in establishing marine managed areas at their sites. This resulted in a positive response

from Nikulukan community who then made a request to ILMMA for continued support to further

develop, design, and establish conservation measures, including no-take zones in their waters. Such

exchanges exemplify the power of local champions in communicating and influencing change at the site

level; able to speak to the language, culture and nuances of a society, and get messages across in ways

that outsiders cannot.

Figure 12: The first show on RRI going live.


Champion WhatsApp Group. This platform continues to perform very well, capturing champion

actions in real time, and fostering communication, knowledge sharing, encouragement and motivation

between champions. To date, the group has 102 members, comprised of champions, partners, and SEA

Core team, as well as government representatives from DKP Maluku and PSPL Sorong (which is

particularly exciting and it shows a level of appreciation and engagement from government to hear these

champions voices). Some examples of champion posts are shown in figure 14, and many clearly show

that champions are not only working on awareness related tasks but are really taking on strong roles in

proactive conservation implementation.

Overall, to date, the geographic and gender distribution of champions is as shown in figure 13.

Figure 13: Geographical distribution of champions across the SEA Project’s three provinces (left); Percent of male and female champions (right).

EXCERPT WHATSAPP POSTS: JANUARY TO MARCH 2020

“Following MDPI’s assistance last year, the phenomenal Sarno La Jiwa organized vessel

registration of his Tuna Fair Trade fishers for renewing the annual vessel license

independently. Their transport cost for this process was covered from premium

payment. A total of 54 fishers have benefited from this renewed license. Sarno even

persuaded other fishers to continue the practice. Sarno has proven beyond action to

maintenance level.”

Jambula, Bisa Island, North Maluku


EXCERPT WHATSAPP POSTS: JANUARY TO MARCH 2020

“During public lecture in a local university of Khairun organized by WCS, two

champions (one M, one F) contested their public speaking ability in front of 100

students. In the lecture themed “What young people can do to support Marine

Conservation Area” champion teacher mama Nur told stories about her activities of

releasing baby turtle, the importance of keeping beach clean and seagrass plant. Pak

Ikbal boosted student motivation for being sea champions.”

Ternate, North Maluku

“RARE’s female champion mama Samsiah (left) has tirelessly promoted the draft

Perkam (village reg) for managing Customary Fishery Area in the village where she

works as secretary. After months of process, through her leading support, the local

regulation is finally legalized by district legal bureau. This village regulation umbrella-ing

7 customary groups and took effect on 24 Feb 2020. Hundreds of villagers will benefit

from better fisheries management.”

Jefman, Raja Ampat, W. Papua

“After returning from SEA’s champion training (Jan’20),

CTC’s first woman FEO champion Sarna Sabela was

invited as guest speaker for public awareness in her village.

Mama Sarna spoke to promote awareness on friendly

fishing gear and the importance of protecting marine

ecosystems in front of Waigoiyofa Village community. Mrs.

Sarna also introduced herself as a female SEA Champion

who is ready to oversee marine conservation efforts in the

district of Sula Islands.”

Waigoiyofa, Sula Island, Maluku

“WWF’s champion Miyono Musasir, who is also

Pokmaswas leader, conducted socialization in Labuan, the

village where he resides. Along with other Pantura

Pokmaswas members he invited all fishermen in Labuan

village to Stop Illegal Fishing by stop using trawlers, potassium and bombs. This activity was initiated

independently by Pokmaswas and in the event that

witnessed by local police head of South Halmahera

territory, he was approached by the media during which he

spoke eloquently regarding this Stop Destructive Fishing.

This initially hesitant and unconfident person has now

turned to be speaking for others.”

Maluku province

“MDPI’s champion Gafur Kaboli initiated his

own idea to print messages on the hoodie outfit

of the local football players. The message says

let’s protect the illustrated ETPs. The message

will be seen by dozens of spectators. Pak Gafur

keeps a talent to become a social marketer.”

Jambula, Ternate, North Maluku

Figure 14: Excerpts and examples from the SEA Champions WhatsApp group: Jan–Mar, 2020.


Work is also already underway to ensure continuation of the SEA Champion’s efforts beyond the term

of the USAID SEA Project. Partners are all developing their own sustainability strategies, and the

remaining time of the project will be focused on establishing and bolstering relationships between

Champions and local government counterparts and provincial coordinators as a part of the USAID SEA

Project exit strategy.

EXPOSURE TO MESSAGES THROUGH OUTREACH

A key element of behavior change communication is the dissemination of information through a range of

media formats. In this quarter, a variety of site-based BCC materials and collaterals were produced and

disseminated by USAID SEA and Project partners, including (amongst others) the following (see figure

15).

Figure 15: Example of BCC materials this quarter. (Top Row): Materials to support POKMASWAS produced by CTC. (Right, top): X-banner for POKMASWAS produced by CTC.

(Center, left): ETP billboard produced by WWF. (Center): Radio show flyer by WWF. (Bottom row): 2020 calendar pages by WWF.


(Below, left): Example of a student card by WWF. (Below, center): T-shirt designs for stranded mammal first responders. (Below,

right): Information flyers for the first responders produced by WWF6.

• POKMASWAS related collaterals and materials included an x-banner and handbook (designed

by CTC) to help guide and inform surveillance activities (from knowledge and attitude to

action).

• Community education materials for South Sorong MPA were produced (by WWF) conveying

messaging about the importance of mangrove ecosystems and ETP species, the role of South

Sorong’s MPA and community surveillance activities.

• Student learning cards (WWF) were produced promoting mangrove awareness.

• Giant billboards were placed (WWF and WCS) promoting awareness and protection of ETP

species.

The obligation of all implementing partners is to lift community awareness levels by at least 50 percent,

and initial indications suggest the USAID SEA Project is well on track to achieve this target.

FORA ESTABLISHED

In this quarter, an additional eight POKMASWAS and two community conservation groups were

established. This brings the total number of Fora established through support from the USAID SEA

Project to 72.

6 BCC materials developed by USAID SEA Project Core Team have gone through approval processes with USAID.

For materials developed by USAID SEA Project partners, USAID SEA Project provides the clearance and ensures

all products appropriately comply with the USAID Branding and Marking Guidelines.


STRATEGIC APPROACH 3: INCREASE INCENTIVES FOR MARINE

STEWARDSHIP

This quarter, the USAID SEA Project continued to implement activities related to increasing incentives

for marine stewardship, following three key streams:

(1) Developing markets for sustainable fisheries, through two key approaches:

Fair Trade Certification

Fisheries Improvement Projects

(2) Promoting and developing sustainable marine tourism and alternative livelihood opportunities

(3) Promoting preferential, managed, and secure access to marine resources.

DEVELOPING MARKETS FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES

Fair Trade Certification

While the contract with MDPI will end in June 2020, per agreed work plan, no USAID SEA Project funds

have been allocated to MDPI’s Fair Trade (FT) work activities due to the completion of this work within

the USAID SEA. Therefore, from January to March 2020, all activities associated with MDPI’s FT work

were co-financed by funds from the Coral Triangle Processors. However, the activities are building upon

and continuing the work of the USAID SEA Project, with key outputs as follows:

• Due to prevailing market conditions, the purchasing capacity for FT products (i.e. the number of

FT groups from which fish will be purchased) and the value premiums associated with the

purchases both declined this quarter. As reported in the last quarter, a total 12 FAs are

impacted by this decline. Of these, five FAs on SEA Project sites are impacted (two in Tobelo,

North Maluku and three in North Seram, Maluku). Therefore, socialization work was

undertaken with the FT fisher associations and relevant committees to ensure full awareness of

these changes. This includes a reduction in value premiums from an average .30 cents per kg to

.20 cents per kg which has resulted in a decrease of premium pay. This decline started in

February 2020 and the magnitude of the impact varies from site to site (for example, FA

Ternate’s premium pay ended up reduced by around $150 USD, while premium pay in Bisa was

impacted far greater, with a reduction of around $4,000 USD premium pay).

• A meeting was hosted on January 16 by the Ternate Tobelo FT Committee to discuss with all

fisher associations under this committee: (1) the importance of continued vessel registration, (2)

the importance of fisher ID cards (Kartu Kusuka), and (3) the approval of premium fund program

proposals and distribution of funds. The meeting was attended by representatives from all fisher

associations under the committee, as well as DKP North Maluku. The meeting led to the

distribution of 211,080,000 IDR in premium funds on January 17 and 18.

• Preparations began this quarter for the upcoming FT audit (due to take place in April 2020). For

this, the FT team in MDPI worked closely with the fisher associations, suppliers, warehouses,

and miniplants to help them prepare. This included coaching provided to each stakeholder group

on FT standards and support completing the various FT documents required for the audit.

In addition, and separate from the Tuna Fair Trade above, USAID SEA partner WCS conducted fish

handling training this quarter for reef fishers, particularly those targeting snapper and grouper fisheries.

The event aimed to improve fish quality for trade and thereby increase the market value. The training

participants included select representatives from fisher communities, fish collectors, and DKP staff.


Moreover, the training served as a discussion platform between WCS, the fishers, and the

representatives from government bodies (Fish Quarantine and Inspection Agency and provincial DKP)

regarding current fishing practices.

Fisheries Improvement Project

Shrimp Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) in South Sorong. Work on the development of

this FIP has been ongoing since 2017, and is being designed to complement and support the efforts of

the South Sorong MPA in promoting sustainable fisheries. The FIP is being implemented by partners

WWF-Indonesia through their ‘Seafood Savers’ scheme, whereby sustainable management is promoted

through the relevant fishery businesses and industry partners. In South Sorong, the company PT Irian

Marine Product Development (IMPD) handle an estimated 60 percent of all shrimp production from the

region, and are therefore the main partners in this work. FIP establishment follows a three-step process

(as shown in figure 16). Work is currently focused on step 1.2 (MSC Pre-Assessment) (see box two).

In this quarter, daily data collection continued (on-going since 2017) in the three largest shrimp

producing areas: (1) Konda-Wamargege, (2) Bakoi-Konda, and (3) Mate Villages. Results to date suggest

shrimp production from this region is around 100 tonnes / year, with harvest comprised predominantly

of jerbung shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis), ende shrimp (Metapenaeus endeavori), and tiger shrimp (Penaeus

monodon).

Figure 16: A three-step process for FIP development: WWF-Indonesia.

As part of the MSC Pre-Assessment process, a survey meeting was held with fishers and collectors on

Janaury 28 at PT IMPD’s fishing camp in Seneboi, with discussions focused on the legality of the fishing

fleet, catch data, fishing gear specifications, fishing techniques, and product traceability. As follow up, on

January 29 the assessor held a meeting with DKP South Sorongto collect further information and insight

into shrimp fishery management efforts to date, particularly related to product traceability from fisher to

company and on to distribution. On January 30, the assessor met with DKP West Papua, and associated

provincial level agencies and academic representatives, to discuss the data on shrimp fisheries collected

to date, including the catch data, trammel net vessel data, and associated research conducted into

shrimp stocks and shrimp biology, as well as existing provincial policies related to shrimp fisheries.


Box Two: Step 1.2: MSC Pre-Assessment Process

The pre-assessment process involves data collection from both direct in-field surveying and stakeholder

consultations (through the form of interviews). This data is then compiled under three key ‘principles’ (as

outlined in the below charts) and reviewed by a third-party assessor (from Indonesia’s MSC Project

Coordination Unit). The results of this work lead to the production of the FIP scoping document that outlines

observations, insights and recommendations for achieving FIP status. This will then guide and inform the

development of the FIP Action Plan (step 2), which will be implemented by a multi-stakeholder FIP committee.


Production of the pre-assessment report is now in process and is expected to be available by May 2020.

Once this is available, any missing data will be reviewed and information collated where required (either

via desk-based research or through site visits). Once the report is finalized, a public consultation will be

held to review the results and get stakeholder input into the steps required to address the findings and

recommendations of the report.

Training for Shrimp Product Diversity in South Sorong. During extensive time spent working

with shrimp fishers in the field in South Sorong, WWF-Indonesia observed an abundance of shrimp

byproduct (shrimps heads) being discarded. Recognizing that this resource could be utilized to promote

income generation, WWF implemented a training program for fishers and collectors in environmentally

friendly processing systems for shrimp-based byproducts (heads, skin, and meat).

Following the training, three fishery business groups were formed to capitalize on the opportunities for

market generation promoted in the training.

(1) Swiss Joint Business Group in Seyolo Village, Teminabuan District

(2) Konwar Joint Business Group in Wamargege Village, Konda District

(3) Matsol Joint Business Group in Mate Hamlet (Kampung), Inanwatan District.

Since these fishery business groups were formed, USAID SEA Partner WWF-Indonesia (with the

involvement of wider support organizations, including the University of Muhammadiyah, University of

Papua, Health Agency of West Papua, and DKP West Papua) have been supporting these fishery

business groups on issues such as product development, testing the product, and ensuring the product

meets all requirements for certification and marketing.

PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE MARINE TOURISM AND

ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES

At the national level, support for the development of sustainable marine tourism and alternative

livelihood opportunities focused on the following key areas of work:

“Sustainable Tourism around Marine Protected Areas: A practical handbook for

implementation in Indonesia”. Marine Change have been leading the development of this handbook

as a follow-up to the early release of the NOAA best practices document. The handbook draws on a

rich body of knowledge to guide the application of sustainable tourism to benefit existing and emerging

MPAs.

Designed as a practical tool, the handbook’s key audience is institutions (private or public) that operate

within and adjacent to MPAs, such as hotels, guest houses, homestays, restaurants, tour operators,

guides, dive and snorkel operators, and other water-based activities operators. It is not intended as an

exhaustive guide, but rather as an introduction to key topics and practical information about

sustainability and how to apply sustainability principles to tourism. The handbook is divided into four

main sections: (1) introduction to sustainable tourism, (2) engaging in sustainable tourism, (3) a “How

To” guide about implementing best practices towards sustainable marine tourism, and (4) a scorecard to

check progress.

On February 11–12, the USAID SEA Project conducted a workshop to share the draft handbook and

gather input from all USAID SEA Project NGO partners, MMAF, and NOAA (20 participants). This led

to the last adjustments being made and the finalization of the handbook. The document is currently in


English and can be accessed through the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AbS-

wLZAOBpNzrVIPYRRGNgRmp4MQBiU?usp=sharing. The document is now in the process of Bahasa

Indonesia translation. Once complete, the handbook will be realized through a workshop in Ambon,

planned for June 2020.

Developing a MMAF Ministerial Regulation for Sustainable Marine Tourism. Responsible and

sustainable marine tourism management is essential for coastal and marine conservation and sustainable

use, particularly in relation to areas under MPA designation. In this quarter, WWF-Indonesia have

supported MMAF to draft a new policy and associated guidelines for responsible marine tourism

management in Indonesia, to serve as a reference resource for local governments, tourism providers,

and communities. The draft regulation is anticipated to be ready for proposal to the Minister in April

2020 and will be shared with USAID as soon as it is ready.

Assessing Private Sector Contributions to MPAs in Indonesia. This quarter, USAID SEA Project

partner Marine Change conducted an assessment of private sector contributions to MPA management in

Indonesia. The assessment focused on four key case studies, and involved desktop research as well as

interviews with various stakeholders involved in the initiatives.

• Bird’s Head Seascape — this network of 20 MPAs has dramatically increased protection of a

large area of extremely high biodiverse habitat, drawing international acclaim and boosting

tourism. Initially driven and established by international funders and NGOs, the success of this

initiative is due in no small measure to the contributions of the private sector, including

homestays, resorts, and dive operators, among others.

• Signing Blue, an initiative of World Wildlife Fund Indonesia (WWF) — this program aims to

promote best practices by setting out guidelines and standards for participating tourism

businesses, rating them on a 5-“starfish” scale and incentivizing environmental stewardship,

which in turn supports marine protection.

• Green Fins — this program lays out guidelines and standards for dive operators, raising

awareness among businesses and guests, and ultimately aiming to support marine conservation.

• TAKSA (tangan untuk bangsa, or “hands for the nation”), an initiative of Reef Check — this

program mentors small-scale entrepreneurs in remote areas adjacent to MPAs and provides an

e-commerce platform for their products and services, aiming to support marine conservation by

providing alternative livelihoods to resource extraction.

As the USAID SEA Project enters its final year, it is important that these case studies inform the private

sector entities doing business adjacent to and inside of the newly established MPAs, now and in the

future. It is hoped that the lessons learned from each of the four case studies examined in the

assessment will be incorporated into the design and implementation of current USAID SEA Project sites

(particularly initiatives such as TAKSA, which are appropriate for early stage MPA development), and

can be used as a reference for future projects, with the initial achievements of these pioneering

programs built upon going forward.

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North Maluku

Widi.

Identifying Potential Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Support for the Widi Island MPA

Management Plan.

In the development process for the Widi Island MPA management plan, Marine Change and WCS

facilitated discussions between private sector partner PT Leadership Islands (PT LII), and the

communities and government agencies. The discussions aimed to explore mechanisms for PPP support

to be appropriately recognized and incorporated into MPA planning. The management plan includes a

range of restrictions on marine resource use in the area, including the banning of long line spearguns,

whale shark feeding and jet skis in the tourism zones, with these activities dependent on acquiring

special permits in the wider area of the MPA. In terms of the contributions and support anticipated from

PT LII, their role and responsibilities were more clearly provided in the plan, including supporting

biological and ecological research in the MPA, biological monitoring, surveillance patrols for IUU fishing

within 7 km radius of the islands, and supporting sustainable livelihood activities. Moving forward, Marine

Change and WCS will facilitate more detailed discussions between PT LII and DKP on the joint

management activities outlined in the plan.

The report on Private Sector Influence in North Maluku: Survey and Analysis of Extractive Industries,

can be found in the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CXTCiDPu_353koNW8J1E2_w84FAX-Cko?usp=sharing.

Morotai.

This site has benefited from have an Economic Rate of Return (ERR) assessment conducted by USAID

SEA Project partners Marine Change through the course of work in this area. The ERR modeling

provided a range of recommendations to achieve a ‘Pristine Scenario’ for Morotai, and to achieve

“sustainable and inclusive investments into conservation and sustainable fisheries” in the area. Key

recommendations that emerged from this modeling to achieve such investments included undertaking a

carrying capacity assessment for the area, and installing mooring buoys to support the growth of the

marine and dive tourism opportunities at the site while avoiding anchor damage from boats (who may

anchor on the reef inadvertently in the absence of appropriate mooring facilities). All recommendations

are being followed up in close coordination with the government of Morotai, including Dinas Pariwisata,

DKP- Morotai, and Ibu Bupati, to achieve the ‘Pristine Scenario’ promoted through the ERR work, as

follows.

• Finalizing the Morotai Carrying Capacity Assessment. This quarter Marine Change finalized

the carrying capacity assessment for nine dive sites in Morotai, selected based on the number of

dive centers active in those areas. The sites are all located in the Rao-Tanjung Dehegila MPA. In

addition to producing the report on the sites, Marine Change also produced infographic posters

showing the results. These are now ready for dissemination in Morotai.

• Supporting Mooring Buoy Installation. Following the identification of sites for mooring buoys

in the region (in previous quarters), Marine Change and WCS coordinated with local

government this quarter to further the plan for installation in the coming months. Marine

Change also socialized the plans for the buoys amongst stakeholders at the relevant sites.

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Identifying Tourism Related Opportunities. Through this quarter, WCS conducted site visits and

FGDs across areas of Morotai that have tourism potential, in order to assess how communities may be

able to capitalize on tourism business opportunities. Efforts focused on Galo-Galo, Kolorai, and Juanga,

where Community Tourism Groups (POKDARWIS) have been established. It was noted from these

visits that these groups require further support to develop their business plans. Therefore, meetings

have been arranged for each POKDARWIS to meet with the District Tourism Agency (Dinas Pariwisata)

in the next quarter.

Box Three: Private Sector Influence in North Maluku: Survey and Analysis of Extractive

Industries

When exploring partnerships with, and influence of, private sector entities in marine and coastal conservation,

it is important to not overlook the impact that extractive industries can have on an area. In this quarter, the

USAID SEA Project partners WCS, in cooperation with The Biodiversity Consultancy, facilitated a survey and

analysis of extractive industries in North Maluku. The survey aimed to identify potential risks to MPAs and

sustainable fisheries management from extractive industries present or planned in the region, and to develop

recommendations to mitigate against the potential destruction that could be wrought by these industries. Some

of the key recommendations included:

• Continue to support the North Maluku strategic environmental assessment (KLHS) and cumulative

impacts assessment following best practice standards and using the latest available science in order to

strengthen and support justifications for zone allocations within the provinces RZWP-3-K.

• Develop technical guidelines and capacities of local stakeholders to improve the rigor of biodiversity

risk assessments and mitigation strategies within the prevailing Environment Impact Analysis (Analisis

mengenai dampak lingkungan – AMDAL) framework.

• Take an active role in influencing outcomes of the AMDALs issued, as well as the relevant

Environmental Management and Monitoring plans required for these mining developments (Rencana

Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup, and Rencana Pemantauan Lingkungan Hidup).Through this, aim to ensure

proper application of the Mitigation Hierarchy and Ridge-to-Reef principles by getting actively involved

in the AMDAL Committee meetings.

• Pursue innovative financing sources to improve governance capacity. Sources may include the central

government’s ecological fiscal transfer scheme, corporate social responsibility support (CSR),

international and / or national environmental funds, and payment for ecosystem services schemes.

• Increase leadership of local governments by introducing sustainable development programmes

conducted by other districts in the country (peer-to-peer learning).

• As soon as possible, establish and maintain inter-agency coordination to resolve protection zones and

mining concessions that are ‘in conflict’.

• Develop and implement a robust long-term monitoring program — particularly in areas expected to

receive heavy pollutant loading from the mining developments — and align these programs with

recognized best practices for long-term ecological monitoring.

• Establish authorized management entities for MPAs with sufficient independence to seek additional

funding sources, with appropriate checks-and-balances in place to ensure financial transparency.


Maluku

Lease.

The proposed objective for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Lease is to minimize the following threats

to the MPA: (a) coral damage from improper anchoring , (b) overfishing, (c) increased ocean debris, (d)

insufficient funding for MPA monitoring activities, and (e) continued fishing in no-take zones due to lack

of economic alternatives for the fishing community.

Exploring Potential PPP in Lease. Marine Change held community consultations this quarter

(January 13–18) in Nusa Laut, Lease, to explore three key areas of potential PPP engagement in the

region.

(1) Community consultations with Nusa Laut villagers and the local Tourism Agency regarding

tourism activities in each village. This resulted in the identification of a potential market for

motorbike touring in the region, and agreement from the Tourism Agency to support the

development of a brochure and tourism package for this market. The brochure has since been

prepared and is now being reviewed for clearance by USAID SEA Core team.

(2) Meet with Spice Island Divers, a local dive and tour operator. This meeting revealed that the

company is aiming to open a new dive center in Banda, and as such they are not willing to

commit to wider marine conservation support in Lease beyond investing in a small liveaboard

that will operate in the waters of Nusa Laut.

(3) Preparing for PPP with JANGKAR, the Indonesian Liveaboard Association. Due to conflicts at

the site, this meeting was postponed to May / June 2020, when all of the Raja (rulers) from

Ambon, along with the Tourism Agency and JANGKAR representatives, will be meeting at the

Spice Islands Dive Office in Ambon to sign the PPP agreement now being finalized for liveaboard

access to the area.

Sawai.

Implementing the Marine Tourism Improvement Program (MTIP) in Serutbar MPA.

WWF-Indonesia continued work this quarter to support the implementation of the MTIP program with

two private sector partners in Serutbar MPA: Lisa Bahari Hotel and Ora Beach Resort. The MTIP

follows a three-step process as shown in figure 17, including an assessment that examines the levels of

commitment, willingness, and ability to implement best practices in marine tourism business, as well as

efforts to educate and influence other related parties to take part in responsible maritime tourism;

providing a ranking based on results (Starfish 1 to Starfish 5), (table 13).

In this quarter, the results for Ora Beach Resort were finalized; both partner sites have now completed

this assessment (table 14). (See previous quarterly report for more detail about these site-based

assessments). The results of the assessments will contribute towards action plan developments for each

of the sites, with the next steps outlined in table 15.


Figure 17: Process steps for the Marine Tourism Improvement Program (MTIP).

Table 13: The MTIP assessment grades from 1 (fundamental) to 5 (advanced).

Level Tourism Operator is able to ….

… express knowledge and commitment towards responsible business and sustainable tourism

practices.

… demonstrate commitment to implement best practices (minor implementation = < 50

percent of the applicant’s internal staff commit to, and implement, the practices).

… carry out the principles of responsible marine tourism by involving related parties (major

implementation = > 50 percent of the applicant’s internal staff commit to, and implement, best

practices).

… educate and motivate wider related parties to apply responsible marine tourism practices

(minor contribution = < 50 percent of the applicant’s related external parties).

… show innovative tourism programs, creating significant impact for environmental

sustainability and supporting socio-economic-cultural subjects; aiding in the reduction of

carbon footprints, and able to influence policies and regulations in the subject of sustainable

natural resource management (major contribution = > 50 percent of the applicant’s related

external parties).

Table 14: MTIP assessment scores for Lisar Bahari Hotel (LB) and Ora Beach Resort (OB).

Principles

SITE LB OB LB OB LB OB LB OB LB OB

Environment 89% 89% 56% 67% 25% 22% 13% 25% 13% 0%

Social, Economic, and Cultural 80% 100% 60% 60% 40% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0%

Effective Management 56% 90% 40% 57% 50% 43% 14% 22% 36% 45%

Total 75% 93% 52% 61% 38% 22% 26% 16% 16% 15%

MTIP Assesment and Action Plan

• Conduct an assessment based on indicators of sustainability principles (Environmental, Social-culture, and Effectve management) ✓

•Starfish level (1–5) ✓• Action plan recomendation ✓

MTIP Implementation

•Action plan technical consultation and implementation•Technical assistance and capacity building

Monitoring and Evaluation

•Periodic monitoring for a minimum of 6 months•Second assessment to assess the performance improvement of the company and starfish level

1

2

3

4

5

1 2 3 4 5


Table 15: Marine Tourism Improvement Program — next steps in Serutbar, from March 2020.

NEXT STEPS M A M J J A S

MTIP Action

Plan

Action plan technical consultation and implementation X

Technical assistance and capacity building X X X

Monitoring and

Evaluation

Periodic monitoring for a minimum of three months X

Second assessment to assess levels of performance

improvement and starfish ranking X

Figure 18: Results of the Carrying Capacity Assessment conducted in Serutbar MPA.

Finalizing Carrying Capacity Assessment for Serutbar MPA. The carrying capacity assessment

for eight key dive sites in Serutbar MPA began in FY19 and was finalized this quarter. Results show the

maximum number of divers for each of the sites per year. With all sites combined this reveals an

optimal number of divers to the area as 27,070 (see figure 18). These results have since been adopted

into the draft management and zoning plan (RPZ) for Serutbar MPA.


PROMOTING PREFERENTIAL, MANAGED, AND SECURE ACCESS TO MARINE

RESOURCES

Maluku

USAID SEA Project partners ILMMA continued work this quarter supporting 22 locally managed marine

areas in Central Maluku and West Seram.

Table 16: Managed Access Areas being supported by SEA Project partner ILMMA in Maluku.

Village Name Population Fishing

Area / TURF

(ha)

NTZ /

sasi (ha)

STATUS

M F

CENTRAL MALUKU

1 Aketernate 308 479 10,409 173 Village regulation signed & endorsed

2 Kobi Sadar 1,258 22,838 807 Joint village regulation signed & endorsed

3 Kobi Sonta 1,735

4 Samal 1,109

5 Karlutu

Warasiwa

318 275 3,645 17.52 Area mapped and regulation drafted

WEST SERAM

6 Hatunuru 210 203 469 12.5 Village regulation signed & endorsed

7 Kasieh 837 531 6,014 52 Kasieh and Hulung while separatedly regulated, collectively

manage their joint no-take zone. Area mapped and regulation

signed by community. Awaiting endorsement from the Head

of the Sub-district (Kaseih); Village regulation signed &

endorsed (Hulung)

8 Hulung 203 262 8,221

9 Taniwel 779 369 4,844 45 Village regulation signed & endorsed

10 Murnaten 875 892 21,615 184 Village regulation signed & endorsed

11 Wakolo 232 290 1,023 38.46 Wakolo and Lisabat while separatedly regulated, collectively

manage their joint no-take zone. Area mapped and regulation

signed by community. Wakolo is signed and endorsed,

Lisabata is awaiting endorsement from the Head of the Sub-

district

12 Lisabata 981 953 6,840

13 Niwelehu 461 425 969 271.21 Village regulation signed & endorsed

14 Nukuhai 195 176 2,666 14.08 Area mapped and regulation signed by community. Awaiting

endorsement from the Head of the Sub-district

15 Sukaraja 279 258 700 0.81 Village regulation signed & endorsed

16 Uwen

Pantai

205 197 688 12.58 Uwen Pantai and Waraloin while separatedly regulated,

collectively manage their joint no-take zone. Area mapped

and regulation drafted. Uwen Pantai Village regulation signed

& endorsed. Waraloin regulation in final draft review stage. 17 Waraloin 188 168 217

18 Pasinalu 295 276 1,254 32.17 Area mapped and regulation signed by community. Awaiting

endorsement from the Head of the Sub-district

19 Souhuwe 348 304 1,135.46 77.19 Area mapped and regulation drafted

20 Maloang 59 69 Not yet

Mapped

TBD Regulation drafted pending map production (expected to be

mapped end July or early August 2019)

21 Lumah Pelu 288 281 53.96 4.52 Area mapped and regulation drafted

22 Walakone 297 240 496 8.24 Area mapped and regulation drafted

Totals 18,108 94,097 1,577

The workplan for this quarter had to be adjusted to accommodate the region’s annual Village

Thanksgiving Ceremony (Perayaan Ucapan Syukur Desa), which takes place every first and second week

of January, as well as preparations for village elections that began in February. Nonetheless, key

achievements this quarter fell under three categories, as follows.


(1) Program Outreach — included activities at a range of sites.

• On February 3, ILMMA was invited to present their work in Central Maluku and West Seram to

the provincial marine spatial planning agency in DKP Maluku. At this meeting, ILMMA was

requested to provide all the various maps of the traditional fishing grounds, local marine

managed areas, and no-take zones developed under the initiative so that the province may

recognize these sites in their MSP implementation. This is a considerable achievement, and

exemplifies the increased recognition government agencies are giving community managed sites

in recent times.

• On March 15 ILMMA was requested by the Acting Village Head of Nikulukan to present the

ILMMA program and activities. Since 2018 (when work began with this village) there have been a

number of Acting Village Heads, making it difficult to progress effective decision making and

maintain institutional knowledge of work undertaken. Therefore, this request was an

opportunity to advance work at this site. ILMMA took to the meeting two champions from

partner communities (Hatunuru and Kasieh) to share their own experiences in establishing

locally managed marine areas and implementing village regulations for no-take zones.

The meeting was attended by 39 participants, including village government officials, village

leaders and elders, and representatives of womens groups, fisher associations, and youth groups.

ILMMA presented on the importance of establishing these sites to protect marine ecosystems

and ensure sustainable fishery stocks for the community (with the no-take zone serving as a ‘fish

bank’). The conversation also covered issues related to some of the challenges faced by the area,

particularly destructive fishing (poison fishing and small mesh nets), shark finning, illegal turtle

harvesting, and marine debris. The meeting resulted in the Acting Village Head and community

representatives agreeing to progress with the marine managed area establishment, and the

passing of an associated village regulation within two days of the meeting (March 17).

• In this quarter, support was also provided to the villages of Pasnialu and Hatunuru to establish

community conservation teams to manage the village-designated marine managed areas. These

teams will undertake routine monitoring of the traditional fishing grounds as well as be

responsible for enforcing the village regulations. As such, these teams are important role

models, and it is anticipated that wider communities may follow suite in the coming months.

(2) Community Surveys for Fish Catch — took place in March (beginning March 9) in Nikulukan

and Niwelehu. These surveys were supported by the ILMMA team. The fish catch data collected is used

to inform and guide communities on the efficacies of the sites, reinforce management measures, and

enable adaptive management processes.

(3) Training and Capacity Building — from January 26–30, nine village champions participated in

BCC training in Ambon. These champions represented the six villages of Karlutu Warasiwa, Hatunuru,

Pasinalu, Nukuhai, and Kasieh. This training is important to enable these champions to improve their

capacity to influence fellow community members by promoting marine and coastal conservation and

compliance with village regulations over the marine managed areas.


West Papua

Joint Village Regulation Finalized for Community Fisheries Agreement in Dampier Strait.

In this quarter, USAID SEA partner Rare finalized the joint village regulation for seven villages on

Salawati Island (East Jeffman, West Jeffman, Samate, Wailen, Wamega, Kapatlap, and Sakabu). The

regulation outlines management mechanisms, rules, and guidelines for the management of the area

jointly governed by these communities. The regulation was finally endorsed and signed on February 17.

This is a significant accomplishment, signifying one of the first formal recognitions of community

customary tenure rights in the region, with endorsement reflected through the 2019 Bupati Decree on

Customary Communities (Masyarakat Hukum Adat, Decree no. 42/2019).

Joint Village Regulation Initiated for Community Fisheries Agreement in Mayalibit Bay.

Following the success of the joint village agreement in Dampier Strait, Rare is now assisting two villages

in Mayalibit Bay (Mumes and Yensner) to create a similar joint village regulation. Workshops and

meetings with both villages were conducted this quarter, and the resultant draft village regulation has

now been submitted to the Legal Bureau of the District Government of Raja Ampat for review.

Traditional Community Based Fisheries Management in Bintuni Bay. Figure 19 shows the

process steps for establishing traditional community-based fisheries management (TCBFM) in Bintuni

Bay. In this quarter, work led by WWF-Indonesia progressed to the ‘Agreement’ stage, with efforts

focused on public consultations and the development of village regulations (as highlighted in figure 19).

Figure 19: Process steps to achieve traditional community-based fisheries management in Bintuni Bay.


Development of Village Regulations. The development of village regulations for the TCBFM is being

implemented in accordance with the stages stipulated in Law no. 6/2014 concerning villages, and is

technically regulated under the Ministry of Home Affairs Regulation no. 111/2014 concerning Rules of

Technical Guidelines in the Village. These stages are illustrated figure 20.

Figure 20: Stages in the formation of Village Regulations as per regulation no. 111/2014.

Priority sites for village regulation development, and their current status are shown below.

Table 17: Status of Village Regulation development in Bintuni Bay.

DISTRICT VILLAGES CURRENT STEP NOTES Wamesa Mamuranu,

Anakasi, and

Yensei PLANNING

Following the successful basic training for

sustainable fisheries management last quarter,

in this quarter, work began with all three

villages on drafting their village regulations.

SUB-DISTRICT VILLAGE CURRENT STEP NOTES Manimeri Korano Jaya

EVALUATION

Draft has been finalized and is currently

undergoing evaluation by Bintuni Bay District

Government. After this, the regulation will

move to ‘Clarification’ stage (aim early April).

Kuri Sarbe

DISCUSSION

Draft is ready for public consultation, though

may be delayed due to isolation measures

being implemented for COVID-19.

Each of the village regulations are tailored to the circumstances of the area, but will have commonalities

in terms of accommodating the results of a variety of fisheries studies including the status of Mangrove

Crab EAFM, Better Management Practices (BMP) for ETP Species Bycatch, and BMP for Mud Crab

amongst others. Table 18 provides an example of the ways in which project references are being

captured and articulated within the articles of the village regulations.


Table 18: Example of project references captured and articulated in village regulations, Bintuni Bay, Korano Jaya village.

List of articles in the village regulation Project Reference

CHAPTER II

Article 3 (a): Establish a sustainable and responsible natural resource management

system.

CHAPTER IV

Article 11 paragraph 1: Every fisherman or community fishing group in the area of

Korano Jaya Village can carry out the sale of marine products that are not protected

by law.

CHAPTER V

Article 12 paragraphs (1) and (2): Organization of fishermen groups and the obligation

to report their catches to Korano Jaya Village officials periodically.

CHAPTER VI

Article 14 paragraph (2): Every village community, especially the Korano Jaya Village

community, is obliged to protect species or biota that have been protected by

applicable law.

BMP Mud Crab

1. Maintain the sustainability of

mud crab resources and

ecosystems through

environmentally friendly

fishing methods.

2. Increase the knowledge of

fishers in mud crab BMP

3. Secure the livelihoods of mud

crab fishers through

sustainable practices and good

post-capture handling.

CHAPTER IV

Article 11 paragraph 2: Indigenous and local communities of Korano Jaya Village who

use traditional fishing gear obtain priority permit access to the use of sea products in

the area allocated as a Traditional Community-Based Fisheries Management area.

USAID SEA Project target

CHAPTER II

Article 3 paragraphs (1), (2), and (3): Establish a sustainable resource management

system, maintain ecosystem functions, and increase the economic benefits of coastal

and marine resources for the welfare of the community of Korano Jaya Village.

Article 4: Coordination of management policies in synergy between sectors,

increasing the role of local communities, creating a balance between resource use and

preservation of ecological functions, and accommodating the interests of local

communities.

CHAPTER IV

Article 6 paragraph (1), (2), and (3): Manage the institutional mechanism and

enforcement of regulations.

Article 7: Fishing activities for fishermen from outside the area of Korano Jaya Village

must follow the procedures of the Village Government.

Article 8: Improving the economy and welfare of local fishermen by regulating the

sale and purchase value and results of marine resources in the form of a Decree of

the Village Head.

Article 9: Manage fishing equipment which is not allowed to be used in the Korano

Jaya Village area.

Article 10: Villagers or outside fishermen are only allowed to use environmentally

friendly fishing gear such as; nylon, jaring berlabuh, jala, bubu, kalawai, and gai-gai.

Article 13: Minimize fishing violations by activating community-based surveillance

activities.

CHAPTER VI

Article 14 paragraph (3): Every resident of Korano Jaya Village has the right and

responsibility to participate in the management planning of coastal and marine

resources in protected areas.

EAFM Mud Crab Assessment

1. Fish resources domain

2. Habitat and ecosystem

domain

3. Fishing techniques domain

4. Economy domain

5. Social domain

6. Institutional domain

CHAPTER IV

Article 11 paragraph (1): Every fisherman or community fishing group in the Korano

Jaya Village area can carry out the sale of marine products that are not protected by

law.

CHAPTER VI

Article 14 (2): Every community, in particular the Korano Jaya Village community,

shall protect species or biota that have been protected by applicable law.

ETP Species Protection (BMP

ETP Species Bycatch)


STRATEGIC APPROACH 4: ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF

MARINE AND FISHERIES POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

Under this strategic approach, work continues to advance the development of 24 marine and fisheries

policies and regulations. These statues fall under the four ‘Technical Approaches’ of the USAID SEA

Project, as well as marine and fisheries governance; as shown in below table.

Table 19: Laws, policies, and associated legal frameworks supported by the USAID SEA Project.

Statute / policy name and type Level Stage *

1 2 3

EAFM

1 Amendment of Fisheries Law (SSF Definition and other input) National X

2 Ministerial Regulation on the FMA 715 Small Pelagic Harvest Strategy (not yet in

policy stage) National

3 Governor Regulation on the Snapper and Grouper Harvest Strategy for North

Maluku (not yet in policy stage) North Maluku

4 Joint Village Regulation on Local Fisheries Resource Management in North and

Central Salawati, Raja Ampat West Papua X X

5 Logbook Policy for Small Scale Fishers National X

MPA

6 Amendment to MMAF Ministerial Regulation no.30/2010 on MPA Management

and Zoning Plans National X

7 Technical Guidelines for the MMAF Ministerial Regulation no.13/2014 on MPAs

and MPA Network development National X

MSP

8 PerDa no.2 on the North Maluku RZWP-3-K (2018–2038) North Maluku X X

9 Governor Decree on the implementation of the RZWP-3-K PerDa in North

Maluku North Maluku X

10 PerDa no.1 on the Maluku RZWP-3-K (2018–2038) Maluku X X

11 Governor Decree on the implementation of the RZWP-3-K PerDa in Maluku Maluku

12 PerDa on West Papua RZWP-3-K (2019–2039) West Papua X X

13 Governor Decree on the implementation of the RZWP-3-K PerDa in West

Papua West Papua

Law Enforcement

14 MMAF Ministerial Regulation on Community-based Marine and Fisheries

Surveillance Systems National X

15 Marine and Fisheries Compliance Strategy and Management Framework for

National and Provincial Levels National X

16 MMAF Ministerial Regulation on the Implementation of Guidelines for the Port

State Measures Agreement (PSMA) National X X

17 Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) production to support the Technical

Implementation of PSMA for the Indonesian PSM Secretary National X

18 Governor Regulation on Combatting Destructive Fishing in North Maluku North Maluku X

19 Governor Regulation on Combatting Destructive Fishing in Maluku Maluku X

20 Governor Regulation on Combatting Destructive Fishing in West Papua West Papua X

Marine and Fisheries Governance

21 RPJMD North Maluku and DKP Strategic Plan 2019–2024 North Maluku X

22 RPJMD Maluku and DKP Strategic Plan 2019–2024 Maluku X

23 Revision of RPJMD West Papua and DKP Strategic Plan 2017–2022 West Papua X

24 Statute to support Village Funds to ensure sustainability of local fisheries and

MPA management with lessons learned from USAID SEA Project areas National X

* Stages are as follows: 1=Initiated, 2= Endorsed or Accepted, 3=Authorized.


The statutes in table 19 need to reach “Stage 2” in order to qualify as a deliverable / PMI metric under

the USAID SEA Project. Overall to date, five statutes have reached “Stage 2” (two of which were

achieved this quarter, #4 and #12):

#4: Joint Village Regulation on Local Fisheries Resource Management in North and Central

Salawati, Raja Ampat

#8: PerDa no.2 on the North Maluku RZWP-3-K (2018–2038)

#10: PerDa no.1 on the Maluku RZWP-3-K (2018–2038)

#12: PerDa on West Papua RZWP-3-K (2019–2039)

#16: MMAF Ministerial Regulation on the Implementation of Guidelines for the Port State

Measures Agreement (PSMA)

Details of key work undertaken this quarter is as follows.

EAFM related law and policy support

Supporting the Development of a Governor Regulation for the Snapper and

Grouper Harvest Strategy in North Maluku [#3 in the above table]. The policy

process for governor regulations to support harvest strategies commences once the technical

documentation for each harvest strategy is complete. In this quarter, work progressed

considerably on the technical documentation for the snapper and grouper harvest strategy in

North Maluku (for more information see section1, sub-section on EAFM). While these

documents are technically still in review process, the USAID SEA Project policy team began

discussions with the Head of DKP North Maluku on March 4 to begin preparing the steps

required for governor regulation production. This process will require stakeholder consultations

about the management measures proposed in the harvest strategy (particularly with fishers and

fishing business representatives). These consultations were originally anticipated to commence

in April, however with the COVID-19 outbreak, these have been postponed until an appropriate

time.

Supporting the Development of Joint Village Regulations on Local Fisheries

Resource Management in North and Central Salawati, Raja Ampat, West Papua

[#4]. This statute successfully progressed to stage 2 in this quarter. Following extensive work

by the USAID SEA Project policy team, partners Rare, the District government of Raja Ampat

and the customary-law representatives of North and Central Salawati, the Joint Village

Regulation was passed on February 17 (no. 1/2020). This regulation stipulates fishery resource

management requirements, including ecosystem management, adherence to no-take zones,

limitations of prohibited activities in the area, limitations of gear types permissible, and sanctions

for non-compliance. This regulation marks an important and significant recognition of traditional

customary law by the formal government processes. Rare are now utilizing the lessons learned

to replicate this process in two communities in Mayalibit Bay (Mumes and Yensner), with the

aim to create a similar joint village regulation.

MPA related law and policy support

Supporting the Development of Technical Guidelines for the MMAF Ministerial

Regulation no.13/2014 on MPAs and MPA Network development [#7]. The contents

of these technical guidelines have been reviewed and accepted by KKHL Directorate, and in this

quarter, work focused on progressing the layout and presenting these guidelines appropriately

for final review, approval and dissemination. The final laid out version is now being processed


through the KKHL Directorate to be endorsed by the Director General of Marine Spatial

Management in the next quarter. At this point, this statute will move to stage 2.

MSP related law and policy support

Supporting the Development of a Governor Decree on the implementation of the

RZWP-3-K PerDa in North Maluku [#9]. Detailed information of this activity is described

in section 2, sub-section on marine spatial planning.

Finalizing the production of a PerDa for the West Papua RZWP-3-K (2019–2039)

[#12]. This statute successfully moved to stage 2 this quarter, with final endorsement received.

The final PerDa document is anticipated to be released for distribution next quarter (see more

information in section 2, sub-section on marine spatial planning).

Law Enforcement related law and policy support

Starting to Support the Development of a Standard Operational Procedure (SOP)

for the PSM Secretary related to PSMA Technical Implementation [#17]. Last

quarter saw significant success in this area, through the issuance of MMAF Regulation no.

39/2019 on the “Implementation of Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal,

Unreported and Unregulated Fishing”. Following this achievement, this quarter the USAID SEA

Project has taken another step forward to support the PSM Secretary within MMAF to be ready

to implement the PSMA in alignment with the FAO agreement and the MMAF regulation. On 4

and 14 February USAID SEA Project policy team attended discussions hosted by the MMAF

Directorate of Fishing Ports to explore the next steps needed to develop and equip the PSM

Secretary with the resources required for implementation. These discussions also involved the

Directorate of Fisheries Resource Surveillance, MMAF Legal Bureau, Legal and Institutional

Division of DG Capture Fisheries, and MMAF Training Centers.

The result of these meetings was agreement on a rough draft SOP for the PSM Secretary that

covers 19 technical protocols as guidance for analysts and inspectors under the PSM. The draft

was presented to an FAO representative visiting MMAF from 17–19 February who expressed

appreciation and recognition of MMAF and partners work in collaboratively advancing PSM in

Indonesia. Moving forward the SOP will be further refined with input from NOAA OLE.

However, such steps have so far been delayed due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Supporting DKP North Maluku and West Papua to Develop Policy Papers for

Governor Regulations on their Provincial Action Plans to Combat Destructive

Fishing [#18 and #20]. In this quarter these two policy papers have been completed, intended

to provide academic justifications to process the existing action plans through endorsement by

governor regulation. The draft policy paper for North Maluku was submitted to the Head of

DKP North Maluku on March 4 and is now undergoing review. Meanwhile the draft policy paper

for West Papua Province has been finalized and is ready to submit to the Head of DKP North

Maluku next quarter.

Marine and Fisheries Governance

Streamlining Strategic Programs for EAFM, MPA, MSP and Law Enforcement into

Medium Term Development Plans and DKP Strategic Plans for North Maluku,

Maluku and West Papua [#21, #22, #24]. After providing strategic input to the Provincial

Medium-Term Development Plans (Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Daerah – RPJMD)


and DKP Provincial Strategic Plans in all three provinces in the previous quarter, the USAID SEA

Project this quarter reviewed the final draft documents at the request of the respective

provincial DKPs. This revealed that almost all of the recommendations provided by the USAID

SEA Project had been accommodated in the documents, which was very rewarding.

Nonetheless, some issues were still uncovered in the documents as follows:

• Disharmony between the final draft RPJMD for Maluku and North Maluku and the final

draft revised RPJMD for West Papua with the National Medium-Term Development Plan

(Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Nasional – RPJMN) produced in draft in January;

particularly related to stipulations and substance on marine and fisheries management.

• Lack of integration between provincial marine spatial plans (RZWP-3-K) and terrestrial

spatial plans (Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah – RTRW). It is noted that much of the

terrestrial planning identified in the RTRW will have a destructive impact on the marine

and coastal environment, as these two plans have not been appropriately harmonized.

• Challenges articulating and committing to effective MPA management under provincial

DKP offices.

Based on these observations, the USAID SEA Project has recommended further work is done

to: (1) synchronize provincial RPJMDs with the national RPJMN; (2) review and harmonize

provincial RZWP-3-K and RTRW plans to ensure the marine and coastal environment is

safeguarded, and (3) to mainstream priority programs related to local fisheries management,

MPA, MSP, and Law Enforcement into DKP operations. These recommendations were shared

with the respective provincial DKP and Bappeda offices on February 26 (for West Papua) and

March 4 (for North Maluku). Recommendations will be shared with DKP Maluku early next

quarter.

Supporting MMAF and Provincial DKPs to mobilize Village Funds to Support Local

Fisheries Management and MPAs in Coastal Communities [#24]. As part of the efforts

to institutionalize sustainable fisheries, support MPAs, and promote law enforcement at the

village level, the USAID SEA Project (through WWF, WCS, and CTC) began this quarter to

assist community-based groups (such as POKMASWAS, POKDARWIS, and fisher groups) to

influence village governments to allocate village funds to their work. In order to support these

groups, the USAID SEA Project Core team has developed recommendation notes for village

governments and has initiated dialogue with DKP, Bappeda and the Agency of Village

Empowerment at district levels to advocate for significant allocations of funds, particularly in

areas where the USAID SEA Project has been active.

The first discussion with these agencies was held on February 14 in Masohi, Central Maluku

District, resulting in agreement to prioritize the allocation of funds to community-based

surveillance activities, vessel registrations, and sanitation programs (including waste

management) in priority areas, including Sawai, South Buano, and Ameth.

It was also recommended that the USAID SEA Project further discuss with the Ministry of

Village Empowerment to ensure that these programs are also recognized in the national

technical guidelines for the allocation of village funds for fiscal year 2021. Such guidelines can

validate these activities in the eyes of village government, and encourage such allocations of

funds. This recommendation was shared with the MMAF Planning Bureau on March 12, resulting

in agreement for the USAID SEA Project to draft a policy paper for the Bureau to take to the

Ministry of Village Empowerment accordingly. This activity will continue in the next quarter.


STRATEGIC APPROACH 5: INSTITUTIONALIZE TRAINING

AND CAPACITY BUILDING

In this quarter of FY20, training and capacity building work continued to support all key technical

approaches of the USAID SEA Project at the provincial level (see below).

Table 20: List of training activities implemented in the second quarter of FY20 (* = in process of verification)

Lead Training Topic Topic Category Dates Location Participants

M F

SEA Sea Champions Training

“Driving for Action” Communications January 27–30,

2020, Ambon 26 12

WCS Training on Fish Handling* EAFM Feb 17–18,

2020 Ternate

19 4

WCS Basic Training for Pokmaswas* LE Feb 17–19,

2020 Ternate

29 1

SEA

Journalists Workshop for

Mainstreaming Fisheries

Management and Marine

Resources Issues in Ternate

Communications February 21–

22, 2020 Ternate 18 9

SEA

Training for Extension Service

Officers in Small-Scale Fishing

Logbook Implementation

EAFM March 3–4,

2020 Ternate 8 3

WWF Basic Training of Community

based Surveillance Group LE

March 3–5,

2020 Bintuni 21 1

WCS Marine Protected Area (MPA)

101 training MPA

March 16–19,

2020 Ternate 15 21

TOTALS 136 51

A total of 187 people received training this quarter. In addition to this, a training completed in the last

quarter on Sustainable Fisheries training in Bintuni (December 9–11), was reported this quarter (13

participants), contributing to the overall participant numbers this quarter reaching 200. Of these, 147

participants have been verified and are being reported against PMI tracking.

The majority of trainings this quarter took place in North Maluku; and it is noteworthy that nearly one-

third of all training participants (28 percent) this quarter were women. This quarter a technical training

on MPA Management Plan implementation, including sustainable financing, was planned to be conducted

in the last week of March in collaboration with NOAA. However, this was postponed due to COVID-19

and is aimed to be rescheduled for sometime in June or July 2020.


Figure 21: Training participants by gender (left) and geographical location (right).

In addition to delivering training, a range of activities continued this quarter on progress for

institutionalizing capacity building.

Standard operation procedure (SOP) drafted for Port State Measures (PSM)

implementation. On March 4, the General Directorate of Capture Fisheries hosted a workshop, with

the USAID SEA Project support, to develop an SOP to technically guide Fisheries Surveillance Officers

and Port Officers at PSM-designated ports to carry out their roles effectively, and in line with the PSM

Agreement. (For more information see section 3, sub-section on laws and policies).

MPA and MPA Network Design Using GIS — Training Curricula Initiated. In collaboration

with KKHL, the MMAF Training Centers, and NGO partners, the USAID SEA Project began the process

of drafting a training curriculum for MPA and MPA Network Design Using GIS this quarter. (For more

information, see section 2, sub-section on MPAs).

Stage 2 POKMASWAS Training Curricula Finalized. In collaboration with PSDKP and the MMAF

Training Centers, as well as NGO partners, the USAID SEA Project finalized this training module this

quarter. (For more information, see section 2, sub-section on law enforcement).

Stage 3 POKMASWAS Training Module Drafted. In collaboration with PSDKP and the MMAF

Training Centers, as well as NGO partners, the USAID SEA Project continued work on the

development of the stage 3 training module. (For more information, see section 2, sub-section on law

enforcement).


Table 21: POKMASWAS training curricula – three stages.

Stage 1

Initial

Stage 2

Intermediate

Stage 3

Advanced

Kn

ow

led

ge

Fo

cu

s

1. POKMASWAS’ Role,

Function and Main

Assignment

2. Threats and Potential on

Marine Ecosystem

3. Resource Management

4. Reporting Management

5. Development (Internal)

1. Ethic on Communication

2. Safety Principle

3. Management for Sensitive Issues

4. Management Plan for Fisheries & MPA

5. Law Enforcement Network

6. Basic rules on KUHAP

7. Institutional Development (Internal &

External)

1. Village Planning

2. RAD for Destructive

Fishing

3. Entrepreneurship

4. Institutional Development

(External)

Skills

Bu

ilt

1. Monitoring

2. Reporting

3. Technological Usage

4. Internal Communication

5. Reporting Management


(Internal)

1. Effective Communication

2. Management for the Evidence

3. Monitoring Skills

4. Information and Data Management

(Recording)

5. Institutional Development (Assessment)

1. Advance Communication

Skills (Bargaining,

Promotion, Negotiation,

Diplomacy)

2. Entrepreneurship


(Sustaining)

Fo

rmat

Three Modules

24 hours (3-day minimum) of

training

Six Modules

24 hours (3-day minimum) of training

Four Modules

18 hours (2.5-day minimum) of

training

Completed Completed In development

INNOVATIONS

Innovations continue to progress so as to enhance the skills in managing marine and fisheries resources

at both the national and regional leve. This has been carried out through the development, piloting, and

implementation of a range of innovations.

Innovations may be products, processes, tools, approaches, service delivery models, and / or other

interventions that have the potential to achieve significant (not incremental) improvements in

development outcomes versus existing alternatives. In simplified terms, innovations can be broken down

into two broad categories: processes and tools.

In this quarter, the USAID SEA Project recognized one new innovative

tool — the Ocean Eye Application. Ocean Eye is a conservation ‘app’ for

smartphones that puts a value on key species in an area. The technology,

first innovated at the Conservation X labs, and developed through a

consortium of specialists, enables tourists visiting an area to make small

payments for every key species they see (alive) during their visit. Usually

this relates to charismatic species such as turtles, dolphins, sharks, whales

etc., but can be tailored to important species in a given area.

The app is being piloted in Morotai by USAID SEA Project partners Marine Change (through alternate

funding sources). Here, the app has already received considerable welcome from tourism operators and

communities, with funds already being generated and the money being securely and transparently

transferred to the community via the app. The operators collect the money as part the transactions and

the exact distribution sydtem will be tested as soon as the application is launched. The villages where


the applications are piloted thus far said they want use the money for coral restoration, environmental

education, small business development, tourism group, and monitroing of core zones.

This innovation creates a powerful incentive for communities, local business and resource users to

protect these animals instead of monetizing them by fishing or hunting.

The total number of innovations now being supported through the USAID SEA Project comes to 12,

which meets the LOP target for this area of work.

Table 22: List of innovations to date in the USAID SEA Project.

USAID SEA Project — INNOVATIONS

Processes Tools 1. The participatory planning

process utilized for

RZWP-3-K development

2. Procedures for the

participatory design and

establishment of TURFS

3. Incorporating robust

institutional management

frameworks into policy (for

example POKMASWAS and

SISWASMAS systems) to

enable harmonization of

policy planning and

institutional

implementation.

4. GPS vessel tracking systems to identify fishing grounds (e.g. Spot Trace

and Pelagic Data Systems)

5. Hand-held devices for fisheries data collection (e.g. I-FISH, OURFISH,

WWF-ID resource monitoring, MDPI – supplier App, iDAPAR and

FISH-AP2HI) utilized by SEA partners

6. MPA Alert System based on Visible Infrared Imagining Radiometer Suite

(VIIRS) data

7. SEANODE Marine Spatial Planning Geoportal Database

8. Offline SIMKADA – process and app for fishing licenses

9. Non-equilibrium biomass dynamics (BDM) modeling for

stock assessments

10. TraceTales application for tuna tracking for suppliers

11. Trafiz application for tuna tracking through processors

12. OceanEye application


SECTION 4. MANAGEMENT COMPONENTS AND

CROSS-CUTTING ACTIVITIES

In Quarter 2 of FY20, the project management and cross-cutting components of the USAID SEA Project

have proceeded as planned and continue to provide a clear framework for the remainder of the project

life. Elements reviewed in this section include project operations, internal and external coordination

activities, external communication, and gender inclusion. Management activities related to monitoring,

evaluating and learning are presented in section 5.

OPERATIONS

Staffing

In this quarter the USAID SEA Project recruited one new staff to its core team (Mr. Zulkifli) making the

total number of core staff 46. Mr. Zulkifli was employed to assist the Governance and Institutional

Development Team and is focusing on the articulation of using village funds for improved marine

conservation and fisheries compliance in association with the Ministry of Village Empowerment and

provincial governments. Within the core team, the only additional assistance anticipated moving forward

will be on the MPA team, to support data analysis and reporting. Several additional consultants will still

be employed to assist with end of project activities specified in the FY20 work plan, pertaining to lessons

learned and a closing USAID SEA conference. Table 23 summarizes consultant support for the SEA

Project and specific tasks and deliverables.

In parallel, the SEA Project’s implementing partners maintained their staffing plans with only a few

changes (whereby Marine Change and WCS now have field staff in Morotai, WCS have recruited staff

for Mare and Guraici, and CTC now have a presence in Buano, Lease, and Sula). These increases to staff

numbers were offset by the reductions in staff as a result of the closing out of several subcontractor

agreement terms, bringing the overall number of SEA support staff to 210 individuals. Organizational

charts for core operations and regional staffing are shown in Annex 1.

USAID SEA Project Contract Modifications

In the last quarter of FY2019, the SEA Project team requested a contract modification to allow the

fourth-year work plan to cover an 18-month period, up to end of project term (October 1, 2019 to

March 22, 2021). This was approved, though it was also agreed that a more detailed activity plan will

later be developed for the last six months of the project. The SEA Project team also requested a budget

modification so that the budget CLINS could be realigned for the remaining time in the project. This

modification is still pending approval as of 31 March 2020, as USAID SEA is still in the process of

negotiation with its partners and will be concluded in the next quarter

Internal Collaboration and Coordination

Core Team and Field Offices. The Core Team, based in both Jakarta and in regional or field offices

operated by WCS (Ternate) and WWF (Sorong), continue to coordinate on all technical programmatic

elements of work, as well as logistical issues. Weekly meetings are held each Monday for Jakarta and

Field Based offices to support the smooth implementation of activities and ensure programmatic,

logistical and administrative alignment. The process adheres to the USAID SEA Integrated

Communication and Coordination Plan as well as the USAID SEA Project Operation Manual. Now, in

the face of COVID-19, all meetings have been virtual for the last 2 weeks of this quarter.


Table 23: Consultant support for USAID SEA Project active in Q1 & Q2, FY20.

Consultant’s

Name & Role

Period of

Assignment

Deliverables Progress in FY20

Eleanor Carter

USAID SEA Project

Reporting and

Communication

Consultant

Sept 2018 –

Jan 30 2021

• Draft annual report (FY18)

• Launch State of the Sea books

• Draft quarterly reports (FY19 & FY20)

• Draft annual report (FY19 FY20)

• Draft talking SEA newsletters (Issues # 3, 4 and

5) with design and graphics

• Draft quarterly report (Q1&2, FY20)

• Talking SEA

Newsletter #5

• Quarterly Reports

Q1 & Q2 FY20

Ciony Sia

& Alia Marsha

USAID SEA Project

Writers for MMAF

2018–

Dec 2020

Jul 1 2019 –

Oct 31 2019

• Edit various reports for English and prepare in

standard USAID format with proper branding

• Draft document/white paper (policy paper

format) on Fishery Reformation for Sovereignty,

Sustainability Legacy of Ministry of Maritime

Affairs and Fisheries

• Numerous reports

• Policy Paper

produced

Bambang

Wicaksono

Governance

Specialist

Jul 8 2019 –

Dec 7 2019

• Draft 0 of Sustainable Fishery Development

Strategy 2020–2024.

• Draft 1 of Sustainable Fishery Development

Strategy 2020–2024.

• Final Sustainable Fishery Development Strategy

2020–2024.

• Draft 1 of

Sustainable Fishery

Development

Strategy

Dyah Rahmatika

MPA Cartographer

23 Oct 2019–

Sept 22 2020

• Produce maps for ETP species distribution

• Produce maps for MPA locations and zoning,

based on data available data overlaid by GIS

Team

• Produce maps of biophysical and socio-economic

surveys result

• Produce and calculate habitat maps

• Produce other maps as required in MPA-related

jobs

• MPA Network

Maps (10 English

and 10 Bahasa)

• MPA RHM

sampling sites (10

sites)

Donald Bason

Illustrator

Oct 14 2019–

Feb 13 2020

Pokmaswas Comics

In progress

Since the onset of the Project, USAID SEA NGO partners has been working in Maluku Province,

including Mac Philantrophy Foundation as part of Sunda Banda Seascape initiatives and to a lesser extent

Coral Triangle Processors (CTP) supporting MDPI on their Fair Trade initive. Other private donors such

as Walton Family Foundation and David and Lucille Packard foundations began to explore how to utilize

the building blocks of engagements and efforts by USAID SEA Partners in Maluku.


Table 24: List of current funders for marine resource activities in Maluku in addition to USAID.

DONOR RECIPIENT

PARTNER ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED

MAC Philanthropy Foundation WWF

Conservation activities at the provincial and local levels

(Kei and Koon-Neiden).

CTC Training, competency support, and monitoring in Ay-Rhun.7

World Wide Fund-Netherlands WWF Kei Islands conservation activities including operations8

NOAA WWF Small Grant for marine species in Buru Islands (and Kei). The work

contributes to the ETP species work of USAID SEA through WWF.

Core Team and Subcontractors. The SEA Project engages partners with specific scopes of work to

achieve its program objectives. Implementing partners are engaged through a subcontracting mechanism.

All new partners beginning in FY18 were engaged through a fixed-price contract (a deliverable-based

subcontract mechanism). In FY19 three subcontractors completed their deliverable-based contracts:

AP2HI (June 2019), Reef Check (June 2019), and The Nature Conservancy (September 2019). One

subcontractor (ILMMA) was issued a no-cost extension (to September 30, 2020), while one other

subcontractor, MDPI, requested a no-cost extension until June 30, 2020.

In addition to the subcontracting mechanism, in FY19, the Walton Family Foundation provided support

in the form of grant to Tetra Tech for “Supplementary Technical Assistance” (STA), support for USAID

SEA Project’s fisheries and policy work under SA2 and SA4. The STA provides significant leverage

funding for the project and is fully integrated into activities.

All subcontractor tasks and additional donor support (e.g. STA) are integrated under a single work plan

and project structure. Inter-organizational communication is supported through thematic working

groups for each strategic approach and associated key technical approaches (TA). Each TA has a ‘Core

Team Lead’ who oversees and coordinates the subcontractors work in each group. The USAID SEA

Core Team provides technical and administrative leadership, integrating and tracking activities against

work plans, and ensuring collaboration among staff and across geographies. The Chief of Party (COP)

and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) ensure that activities and inputs are coordinated across the project

tasks.

In this quarter, as part of SEA Team, the STA Team attended the SEA Core weekly meetings. The

USAID SEA Core team also met or communicated with sub-contractors continuously to ensure close

collaboration and coordination on the implementation of activities. Each strategic and technical

approaches lead in a close contact with respective staff of USAID SEA partners. WhatsApp groups are

also used to support a personalized approach and promote close coordination. At the field level,

monthly meetings are set up for partners working in Maluku. In North Maluku and West Papua, similar

meetings take place, but with a more flexible schedule. A calendar of events is maintained, however the

last few weeks of the quarter saw considerable delays and cancelations of events due to the COVID-19

outbreak.

7 Report on Reef Health Monitoring in Ay-Rhun will be obtained 8 USAID SEA Project does not work in Kei Islands, but the work contributes to overall knowledge development that is shared

with wider USAID SEA Project sites.


External Coordination

Coordination with the Government of Indonesia. The USAID SEA Project is the largest of four

projects under the USAID Marine Biodiversity and Sustainable Fisheries Program in Indonesia. The other

projects within this program work parallel to the USAID SEA Project, and are as follows:

• Advisory Support and Capacity Building on Marine and Fisheries Management Issues and on Port

State Measures (implemented by NOAA).

• Public Private Partnership for Supporting Nature and People Partnerships for Enduring

Resources (SNAPPER) (implemented by TNC).

• Strengthening Fisheries Governance and Maritime Law Enforcement Response Project

(implemented by INTERPOL).

In July 2016, USAID Indonesia signed a ‘Technical Arrangement’ with MMAF to cover the four projects

of the USAID Indonesia Marine Portfolio. This arrangement has shaped and become the basis of the

USAID SEA Project’s relationship and coordination with the GOI through MMAF. The Technical

Arrangement between USAID Indonesia with MMAF has been amended through Sept 30, 2020 and

coordination continues to follow prescribed mechanisms to date.

This quarter, USAID SEA Core Team also supported USAID Indonesia in coordinating and implementing

the handover of documentation from activities conducted from 2016 to (Nov) 2019. Known as Berita

Acara Serah Terima (BAST) this handover process followed direction from USAID and MMAF. A series

of meetings for the finalization of BAST occurred in this quarter as shown in table 25. The USAID SEA

Project has now completed all the BAST documents based on the requirements, and only final approval

from MMAF remains.

Table 25: Meetings to support the BAST handover process.

Dates Meeting leads Participants

October 28, 2019 Planning Bureau Planning Bureau, Cooperation Bureau, KKHL,

USAID Indonesia, SEA Project

November 6, 2019 Planning Bureau Cooperation Bureau, USAID Indonesia, Ministry

of Finance, SEA Project

November 22, 2019 Planning Bureau KKHL, SEA Project

December 12, 2019 KKHL Directorate USAID SEA Project MPA Team and KKHL

December 13, 2019 MSP Directorate USAID SEA Project MSP Team and TRL

December 13, 2019 SDI Directorate USAID SEA Project Fisheries Team and SDI

January 13, 2020 Planning Bureau USAID SEA Project, KKHL and Planning Bureau

January 22, 2020 Cooperation Division of

Secretariat DG PSDKP

Cooperation Division of Secretariat DG PSDKP,

Directorate of Fleet Operation Monitoring, and

SEA Project

March 5, 2020 MSP Directorate USAID SEA Project and TRL

At the regional level, the USAID SEA Project works with all three provincial governments as well as

multiple district agencies within each province. In this quarter, the USAID SEA Core regional team and

partner staff met individually and informally with specific government officials when needed for specific

issues related to Project interventions.


Coordination with Wider Stakeholders. Wider stakeholders are outlined in the Integrated

Communication and Coordination Plan. These include other USAID projects, regional inter-

governmental initiatives, regional and international donors and associated support initiatives (such as

ASEAN, SEAFDEC and NOAA), private foundations supporting marine initiatives (such as the Packard,

Walton, MacArthur and Cargill foundations), and wider NGOs and academic institutions engaged in

marine and coastal management. Coordination and communication has largely been achieved through

the sharing of reports, attending of events, and inviting key stakeholders where relevant to the USAID

SEA Project events in Ambon and Jakarta. The USAID SEA continued to work in close coordination

with NOAA’s various divisions relevant to SEA Technical Approaches — including participating in

NOAA’s monthly call-meeting to synchronize joint plans and activities. Such coordination is largely

achieved through regular phone calls and email communication. So specific meetings or events were held

this quarter.

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Media Engagement

In this quarter, activities conducted by the USAID SEA Project generated 26 news articles in national

and local media. Two activities in particular generated media interest:

(1) A lecture given at Khairun University (North Maluku) on 12 February on the theme ‘’ I am a Young

Sea Warrior: What young people can do to support Marine Conservation Areas in North Maluku’’.

This was a special lecture organized by partners WCS aimed to increase young people’s knowledge

of the importance of marine conservation, and to encourage student participation in sustainable

marine resource use.

(2) A USAID SEA Journalist Workshop, held in Ternate, North Maluku, on February 21–22. This

workshop was attended by 27 local journalists and aimed to encourage greater coverage and in-

depth media analysis on issues surrounding sustainable fisheries and marine conservation in the

province. Topics discussed included MPA management, MSP, and the challenges of overfishing and

destructive fishing.

Web and Social Media Presence

The two USAID SEA Project social media outlets — Facebook and Instagram — continue to be active.

Combined, these platforms now have more than 6,000 followers (an increase of approximately 2

percent in the last three months). Messages posted via these channels this quarter are estimated to have

reached more than 314,000 people.

Posts from the USAID SEA Project team continue to be uploaded at least three times per week, featuring

activities, infographics, and champions in action in the communities. Readers favorites tend to be articles

related to champions, POKMASWAS in action, IUU Fishing, and ETP Species.

Figure 23 shows an excerpt of Facebook post listings, revealing that some posts are reaching more than a

thousand viewers.


Radar Halmahera (Feb 13)

Radar Halmahera (Feb 24)

Above: Malut Post (Feb 24)

Right: Fajar Malut (Feb 24)

Figure 22: Examples of media articles, Q2, FY20.


Table 26: Media coverage for USAID SEA Project activities in Q2, 2020.

ACTIVITY & MEDIA LINKS RELEASE

DATE

1. Lecture at Khairun University. ‘’I am a Young Sea Warrior: What young people can do to

support Marine Conservation Areas in North Maluku’’.

ANTARA https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1294130/kuliah-umum-pengembangan-

konservasi-perairan-digelar-usaid-kkp-malut Feb 12

Medianasional.id http://www.medianasional.id/fungsikan-sumber-daya-laut-usaid-gandeng-dkp-malut-

dan-unkhair-ternate-gelar-kuliah-umum/

Indotimur https://indotimur.com/nasional/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-beri-kuliah-umum-di-

universitas-khairun-ternate

Pelitanews.id https://www.pelitanews.id/2020/02/12/mendorong-partisipasi-kawasan-koncervasi-

usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-beri-kuliah-umum-di-unkhair-ternate

Simakberita.com https://simakberita.com/2020/02/12/usaid-dan-dkp-malut-gelar-kuliah-umum-kampus-

unkhair-ternate/

Portal Unkhair http://fpik.unkhair.ac.id/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-memberikan-kuliah-umum-di-universitas-khairun-ternate/

ANTARA Ambon https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/73566/usaid-dkp-malut-gelar-kuliah-umum-

pengembangan-konservasi-perairan

Feb 13

Papuakini.co https://papuakini.co/2020/02/13/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-geber-kesadaran-

partisipatif-masyarakat-terkait-pemanfaatan-sumber-daya-kelautan/

Radar Halmahera USAID dan DKP Malut Beri Kuliah Umum ke Mahasiswa Unkhair Printed

media

2. Journalist Workshop, Ternate, North Maluku

ANTARA Ambon https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/73950/dkp-malut-bangun-dua-tempat-

pelelangan-ikan Feb 21

Sahabat Rakyat https://malut.sahabatrakyat.com/ragam/malut-akan-bangun-dua-tempat-pelelangan-

ikan/

Maluttoday.com

(English version)

https://maluttoday.com/2020/02/23/usaid-encourages-north-maluku-journalists-to-

report-fisheries-and-maritinme-lssues/ Feb 23

Radar Halmahera USAID Gelar Journalist Workshop (Printed Media) Feb 24

Malut Post USAID Buat Workshop untuk Jurnalis (Printed Media)

Fajar Malut Limbah Tambang Ancam Ekosistem Laut

Kabarmalut.co.id https://www.kabarmalut.co.id/2020/02/25/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-

arusutamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-berkelanjutan/ Feb 25

Maluttoday.com https://maluttoday.com/2020/02/25/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-beritakan-isu-

perikanan-dan-kelautan/

Teropongmalut.c

om

http://www.teropongmalut.com/gelar-jurnalis-workshop-usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-

utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan/

Kieraha.com https://kieraha.com/ajak-jurnalis-maluku-utara-dukung-program-kkp-dan-perikanan-

berkelanjutan/

Abdas.id https://www.abdas.id/2020/02/dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-usaid_25.html

Pelitanews.id https://pelitanews.id/2020/02/25/1419/

ANTARA Ambon https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/74174/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-di-malut-

utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-kelautan Feb 26

Infobanua.co.id http://infobanua.co.id/2020/02/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-

dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/

Kumparan.com https://kumparan.com/ceritamalukuutara/praktik-iuu-fishing-menjadi-tantangan-

utama-di-maluku-utara-1suiOdUe3lB

Cerminnusantara.

co.id

https://www.cerminnusantara.co.id/berita/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-

perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/ Feb 27

Sorotnews.co.id https://www.sorotnews.co.id/2020/02/27/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-

utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/

https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1294130/kuliah-umum-pengembangan-konservasi-perairan-digelar-usaid-kkp-malut

https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1294130/kuliah-umum-pengembangan-konservasi-perairan-digelar-usaid-kkp-malut

http://www.medianasional.id/fungsikan-sumber-daya-laut-usaid-gandeng-dkp-malut-dan-unkhair-ternate-gelar-kuliah-umum/

http://www.medianasional.id/fungsikan-sumber-daya-laut-usaid-gandeng-dkp-malut-dan-unkhair-ternate-gelar-kuliah-umum/

https://indotimur.com/nasional/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-beri-kuliah-umum-di-universitas-khairun-ternate

https://indotimur.com/nasional/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-beri-kuliah-umum-di-universitas-khairun-ternate

https://www.pelitanews.id/2020/02/12/mendorong-partisipasi-kawasan-koncervasi-usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-beri-kuliah-umum-di-unkhair-ternate

https://www.pelitanews.id/2020/02/12/mendorong-partisipasi-kawasan-koncervasi-usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-beri-kuliah-umum-di-unkhair-ternate

https://simakberita.com/2020/02/12/usaid-dan-dkp-malut-gelar-kuliah-umum-kampus-unkhair-ternate/

https://simakberita.com/2020/02/12/usaid-dan-dkp-malut-gelar-kuliah-umum-kampus-unkhair-ternate/

http://fpik.unkhair.ac.id/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-memberikan-kuliah-umum-di-universitas-khairun-ternate/

http://fpik.unkhair.ac.id/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-memberikan-kuliah-umum-di-universitas-khairun-ternate/

https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/73566/usaid-dkp-malut-gelar-kuliah-umum-pengembangan-konservasi-perairan

https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/73566/usaid-dkp-malut-gelar-kuliah-umum-pengembangan-konservasi-perairan

https://papuakini.co/2020/02/13/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-geber-kesadaran-partisipatif-masyarakat-terkait-pemanfaatan-sumber-daya-kelautan/

https://papuakini.co/2020/02/13/usaid-dan-dkp-maluku-utara-geber-kesadaran-partisipatif-masyarakat-terkait-pemanfaatan-sumber-daya-kelautan/

https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/73950/dkp-malut-bangun-dua-tempat-pelelangan-ikan

https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/73950/dkp-malut-bangun-dua-tempat-pelelangan-ikan

https://malut.sahabatrakyat.com/ragam/malut-akan-bangun-dua-tempat-pelelangan-ikan/

https://malut.sahabatrakyat.com/ragam/malut-akan-bangun-dua-tempat-pelelangan-ikan/

https://maluttoday.com/2020/02/23/usaid-encourages-north-maluku-journalists-to-report-fisheries-and-maritinme-lssues/

https://maluttoday.com/2020/02/23/usaid-encourages-north-maluku-journalists-to-report-fisheries-and-maritinme-lssues/

https://www.kabarmalut.co.id/2020/02/25/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-arusutamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-berkelanjutan/

https://www.kabarmalut.co.id/2020/02/25/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-arusutamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-berkelanjutan/

https://maluttoday.com/2020/02/25/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-beritakan-isu-perikanan-dan-kelautan/

https://maluttoday.com/2020/02/25/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-beritakan-isu-perikanan-dan-kelautan/

http://www.teropongmalut.com/gelar-jurnalis-workshop-usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan/

http://www.teropongmalut.com/gelar-jurnalis-workshop-usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan/

https://kieraha.com/ajak-jurnalis-maluku-utara-dukung-program-kkp-dan-perikanan-berkelanjutan/

https://kieraha.com/ajak-jurnalis-maluku-utara-dukung-program-kkp-dan-perikanan-berkelanjutan/

https://www.abdas.id/2020/02/dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-usaid_25.html

https://pelitanews.id/2020/02/25/1419/

https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/74174/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-di-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-kelautan

https://ambon.antaranews.com/berita/74174/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-di-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-kelautan

http://infobanua.co.id/2020/02/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/

http://infobanua.co.id/2020/02/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/

https://kumparan.com/ceritamalukuutara/praktik-iuu-fishing-menjadi-tantangan-utama-di-maluku-utara-1suiOdUe3lB

https://kumparan.com/ceritamalukuutara/praktik-iuu-fishing-menjadi-tantangan-utama-di-maluku-utara-1suiOdUe3lB

https://www.cerminnusantara.co.id/berita/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/

https://www.cerminnusantara.co.id/berita/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-malut-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/

https://www.sorotnews.co.id/2020/02/27/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/

https://www.sorotnews.co.id/2020/02/27/usaid-dorong-jurnalis-maluku-utara-utamakan-isu-perikanan-dan-pengelolaan-kelautan-secara-berkelanjutan/


Figure 23: USAID SEA Project Facebook posts: [Excerpt] Reach and Engagement.

In terms of page followers, the period from February 20 to March 18 saw a steep increase in numbers.

Facebook analytics also revealed that posts with photographs, combined with captions or stories,

generated greater engagement (clicks and likes) (figure 24).

Figure 24: (Left): Increase in FB page followers @217% Feb–Mar 2020. (Right): Presence of photos and stories generate enhanced engagement.


On Instagram, the number of followers also grew considerably in this quarter (as shown in figure 25). This

suggests the followers of @usaidsea consider it to be a reliable, interesting and engaging source of

information. Posts in this period reached 13,314 people; more than double the number reached in the

previous quarter.

Figure 25: Instagram follower increases (est. tracked) in Q2, 2020.

The USAID SEA Project website (www.sea-indonesia.org) has also been regularly updated this quarter,

with content including latest news, stories from the field, and a range of USAID SEA publications (table

27).

Table 27: Key content updates and analytics for the USAID SEA Project website.

WEBSITE DATA KEY WEBSITE CONTENT UPDATES

Q2, FY20

# CLICKS

= 1,349

# TOTAL

IMPRESSIONS

= 30,194

• Talking SEA #5; Safeguarding Our Ocean

• Talking SEA #5: Menjaga Laut Kita

• Policy Brief: Designing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and MPA Networks to Benefit People

and Nature in Indonesia

• A Guide, Framework and Example: Designing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and MPA

Networks to Benefit People and Nature in Indonesia

• Biophysical Criteria: Designing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and MPA Networks to Benefit

People and Nature in Indonesia

• Policy Brief: Merancang Kawasan Konservasi Perairan (KKP) dan Jaringan KKP yang Bermanfaat

bagi Manusia dan Alam Indonesia

• Provinsi Papua Barat: Merancang Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Di Wilayah

Pengelolaan Perikanan 715

• Provinsi Maluku Utara: Merancang Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Di Wilayah


• Provinsi Maluku: Merancang Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Di Wilayah Pengelolaan

Perikanan 715

• Provinsi Sulawesi Utara: Merancang Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Di Wilayah


• Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah: Merancang Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Di Wilayah


• Provinsi Gorontalo: Merancang Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Di Wilayah Pengelolaan

Perikanan 715

http://www.sea-indonesia.org/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/talking-sea-safeguarding-our-seas/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/talking-sea-menjaga-laut-kita/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/policy-brief-designing-mpas-and-mpa-networks-to-benefit-people-and-nature-in-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/policy-brief-designing-mpas-and-mpa-networks-to-benefit-people-and-nature-in-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/a-guide-framework-and-example-designing-marine-protected-areas-and-marine-protected-area-networks-to-benefit-people-and-nature-in-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/a-guide-framework-and-example-designing-marine-protected-areas-and-marine-protected-area-networks-to-benefit-people-and-nature-in-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/biophysical-criteria-designing-marine-protected-areas-and-marine-protected-area-networks-to-benefit-people-and-nature-in-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/biophysical-criteria-designing-marine-protected-areas-and-marine-protected-area-networks-to-benefit-people-and-nature-in-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/policy-brief-merancang-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-kkp-dan-jaringan-kkp-yang-bermanfaat-bagi-manusia-dan-alam-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/policy-brief-merancang-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-kkp-dan-jaringan-kkp-yang-bermanfaat-bagi-manusia-dan-alam-indonesia/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-papua-barat-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-papua-barat-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-maluku-utara-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-maluku-utara-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-maluku-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-maluku-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-sulawesi-utara-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-sulawesi-utara-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-sulawesi-tengah-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-sulawesi-tengah-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-gorontalo-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/

https://www.sea-indonesia.org/id/provinsi-gorontalo-merancang-jaringan-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-di-wilayah-pengelolaan-perikanan-715/


Print and Online Publications

Key print and online publications released by USAID SEA Project this quarter included:

• The monthly USAID ‘SEA News’ Brief’ (figure 26).

• The Talking SEA newsletter (issue #5) focusing on law enforcement (figure 27).

• Three MPA and MPA Network design related publications (figure 28).

• Six MPA factsheets, one for each province in FMA 715 (Maluku, North Maluku, West Papua,

North Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, and Gorontalo). These factsheets were produced as USAID

SEA legacy documents for national and local government (figure 29).

Figure 26: USAID SEA Project monthly ‘News Briefs’ (January to March 2020).

Figure 27: Talking SEA newsletter, Issue #5.


In addition to this, the USAID SEA Core Communications team provided support to the production of a

range of behavior change communication materials (see more information in section 3, sub-section on

creating demand).

Figure 28: MPA and MPA Network publications from the USAID SEA Project this quarter.

Figure 29: MPA factsheets for each province produced by the USAID SEA Project this quarter.


GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

In addressing USAID’s policy of integrating gender and social inclusion, the USAID SEA Project

encourages all stakeholders to provide equal opportunities for both genders to be involved in activities,

discussions, and decision-making. In parallel, the Project specifically identifies opportunities for women

involvement in each target area, and each intervention.

The project has a gender-mainstreaming checklist, adapted from two previous environmental USAID

programs in Asia (see FY18 annual report). The checklist provides guidance to project staff and

implementing partners for integrating gender considerations into interventions. The checklist covers

three stages of implementation: planning and design, stakeholder consultation and engagement, and

benefit-sharing. In addition to this, the SEA Project adheres to the tenets of access, capacity building,

leadership, and economic opportunity provision for gender mainstreaming throughout project activities

(see box four).

In this reporting period, USAID SEA continues to demonstrate gender mainstreaming and social

inclusion across several cross-cutting elements of work.

Access to Information. USAID SEA Project partners (CTC, WWF, MDPI, Rare, and WCS) continue

to ensure that materials and information are designed to be educative, non-discriminatory, and inclusive.

These materials are also disseminated through the non-exclusive media platforms, such as online social

media and the USAID SEA Project website.

Box Four: Key Tenets for Gender Mainstreaming in the USAID SEA Project

Access: Women have equal rights to access and demand public service delivery, public information, public

goods, public places, government safety nets or welfare schemes. Examples in USAID SEA activities include:

marine and fishery knowledge, access to capacity building activities, opportunities to benefit from leadership

programs, equal opportunities to participate in alternate / additive livelihood schemes.

Capacity building: Equal opportunities are made available to women to participate in USAID SEA training

and capacity building initiatives, through workshops, exchanges and other means. Gender representation is

tracked through attendance lists and impacts measured through pre and post tests.

Leadership: Women are actively welcomed in public fora (e.g. consultation processes for MPA establishment,

fishers’ fora, socialization activities etc.). Women are encouraged to actively participate in decision making

processes and to exercise their voices during fora discussions, as well as demonstrate leadership by influencing

others, and nurture their leadership skills (through, for example, volunteering or being nominated as

champions, or accepting leading roles for community events involving MPAs and sustainable fisheries).

Economic opportunity: Equal opportunity for economic opportunities and diversification are provided. This

includes roles in existing or enhanced value chains (e.g. fishery production processes, post harvest

management, sales etc.); or through alternative / additive livelihood opportunities as a consequence of MPA /

sustainable fisheries management and associated potentials (e.g. marine tourism, product development, etc.).


In this reporting period, WWF-

Indonesia produced their first radio

broadcast in Sorong, on February 18,

2020. Recognizing that South Sorong

MPA covers a large area (338,323 ha.)

with a highly dispersed population with

limited access to communication

platforms, WWF chose Radio Republik

Indonesia (RRI) Sorong to facilitate their

communication outreach.

The radio program was designed with

strong gender-positive messaging,

developed in the form of USAID SEA

taglines, ad-libs, and a jingle. All

messages involved woman champions in

the recording, while the talk shows

chose female moderators and specifically

selected women audience members in

their interactive call-in segments.

The RRI Sorong show will continue to run through June 2020 and is being relayed to five neighboring

districts, reaching more than 50,000 audience members (both men and women). Full information is

provided in section 3, sub-section on behavior change communication.

Engaging Women in Sustainable Fisheries

Management. As a part of the fisher logbook trials,

11 Fisheries Extension Officers (FEOs) are receiving

training in North Maluku (Tidore area) to support

local fishers in filling in and completing the documents.

For this training, USAID SEA Project partners MDPI

have been proactively targeting women FEOs), with

eight of the 11 FEO participants selected for training

being women.

In addition to this, the FEOs are encouraged to target

fishers’ wives for training in logbook filling, recognizing

that it is often these fishers’ wives and women in

communities who do this work, on top of being fish

collectors, counters, and retailers. In similar training in

Jambula, 16 percent of the attendance were women (5

out of 32 participants).

Figure 30: Mama Maria (left) in between two male champions has had her voice recorded for jingle and adlips.

Figure 31: MDPI proactively invite women to logbook training.


Involving women in key MPA

decision-making processes. In

this quarter, WWF organized a

public consultation in Konda,

South Sorong (West Papua) as

part of the MPA public

consultation process. In the

invitation letter for this event,

WWF proactively encouraged

women to attend, in order for

them to share their voices,

concerns, ideas, and observations.

Twenty percent of participants in

the consultation were women.

In this region, women’s representation is particularly important, as some of the villages in Konda area

are led by women. Amongst them is Mama Yermima Kofarit (village head of Demen) and Mama Nelce

Mecibaru (senior figure from Yahadian district). After fruitful discussion amongst women attendants,

these two prominent women stood up to represent hundreds of villagers, expressing their full support

for the declared no-take zone of the Warungge Estuary (an area dividing Konda and Yahadian).

Agreement and approval from these prominent women leaders is critical for wider social buy-in.

Additionally, Mama Yermima put in a strong request to WWF to conduct awareness activities with the

communities that will soon be affected by the MPA.

Promoting Women in Capacity Building Opportunities. The USAID SEA Project’s Strategic

Approach 5 (Institutionalize training and capacity building) aims to align with MMAF’s Ministerial Decree

no. 81/KepMen-KP/SJ/2018 on gender mainstreaming in the ministry, which promotes equal professional

development opportunities for men and women. Despite this strong mandate, internalization of this

policy within line directorates continues to face constraints. Nonetheless, the USAID SEA Project

partners all continue to advocate for the implementation of this regulation by urging women to

participate in the training opportunities provided. Amongst SEA partners, MDPI, WWF and ILMMA have

been most proactive at promoting womens’ inclusion in training to date.

Promoting Women in Leadership. On January

27–30, the USAID SEA Project organized the sixth

SEA Champions “Driving for Action” training in

Ambon, Maluku. The training was attended by 38

champions, of whom 12 were women. These

passionate, energetic, and articulate women came

from Maluku and North Maluku provinces, from a

wide range of backgrounds. The training provided all

participants with basic knowledge about MPAs (MPA

101), sustainable fisheries, community surveillance,

and communication techniques. The participants also

enjoyed fruitful discussion on a variety of issues

related to conservation efforts. With this training,

208 champions have now participated in a USAID SEA capacity building program.

Figure 32: Mama Yermina expressing her support to WWF-led MPA process.

Figure 33: Participants designing role play.


Gender Mainstreaming in Coastal Communities. Despite good representation of women in a

range of USAID SEA Project meetings, women’s representation in field-based activities continues to be

challenging. A key issue often encountered is spouses prohibiting or blocking their wives' engagement in

an activity or process, particularly those that are perceived to be male dominated or pose some form of

risk (such as water-based work). For example, in POKMASWAS, women’s roles are generally limited to

supporting data collation and documentation.

In February, the USAID SEA Project was involved in discussions with another USAID Project (the

Monitoring and Evaluation Support Program – MESP) with regards to gender mainstreaming. USAID

SEA took this opportunity to discuss about SEA’s approach and the subsequent reporting needed to

showcase progress. From this discussion five key opportunities were identified for enhancing gender

mainstreaming through the remainder of the project, based on activities that have been carried out thus

far.

(1) Integrating gender mainstreaming into all remaining work planning. To this end, the USAID SEA

Project sent an email specific to this topic to all provincial coordinators, followed up by phone

discussions to further emphasise the importance of gender mainstreaming in all remaining

activities.

(2) Reiterating gender mainstreaming capacity to partners. This was undertaken through formal and

informal avenues and discussions with government partners and NGO sub-contractors. As a

result, the MDPI logbook training involved fishers’ wives, the WCS FEO flipchart and logbook

trials specifically engaged women, and all partners proactively aimed to recruit more women as

champions (see section 3, sub-section on behavior change and champions).

(3) Easing cultural constraints by advocating gender mainstreaming within Soa structures. USAID

SEA along with NGO partners provided iterative coaching (remotely) to sites. SEA also shared

the dynamics and women-led activities from the champion WAG, SEA social media and website

to partners and communities with access to SEA social media. Partners also produced their own

stories to share with Soa leaders and champions or directly through their various meetings with

Soa structures.

(4) Showcasing success stories. These included women-led activities and women champions in

wider public and Soa structures, and were shared via many USAID SEA communication channels,

including social-media, the website and Talking SEA newsletter.

(5) Promote policy integration for equality of roles. Through the USAID SEA Projects support, an

amendment to Ministerial Decree no.58/2001 related to POKMASWAS and SISWASMAS was

proposed to specifically include the mention of equal access for womens participation. This

amendment was discussed at the legal drafting workshop back in June 2019, where both the

Legal Division of the Secretariat Directorate General of PSDKP and the Directorate of Fleet

Operation Monitoring of PSDKP agreed on incorporating this amendment into the decree. It is

expected that by having women’s access for engagement specifically written into this document,

it will encourage greater womens representation in law enforcement activities at all levels, from

engagement in patrolling, surveillance, awareness raising activities and incidence reporting.


SECTION 5. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING

In this second quarter of FY20, efforts were focused on working with partners to prepare, source and

submit verification documents in line with MEL standards. This work required identifying the difficulties

partners were experiencing with their verification documents, finding and providing solutions to those

challenges, and creating an action plan to monitor partners’ progress.

This process aided the Senior Monev Specialist in not only galvanizing the submission of verification

materials, but also identifying some adjustments needed in the master MEL tracking processes to

streamline operations. The work led to approximately 400 claims becoming verified this quarter,

including 349 vessel registrations.

Also in this quarter, USAID SEA Project partners CI completed their closing process smoothly, ensuring

all verification documents were submitted in a timely manner.

The Regional Monev Specialist continued reviewing partners’ reports and providing regular assistance on

documenting supporting information. In addition, the Data Management Specialist continued to

systematically arrange the supporting documents in a way that enables the USAID SEA Project to work

towards handover effectively, including the collation of Terms of Reference, attendance lists, budgets

and training reports for the BAST process. The documents are stored in a database system that can be

accessed easily.

In the next quarter, further work will be undertaken to ensure there is a more systematic process in

place for documenting when existing metrics already captured become verified, as the project heads

towards close out.

OVERVIEW OF INDICATOR ACHIEVEMENTS

The USAID SEA Project has 15 key performance management indicators (PMI’s) and 4 benchmark

indicators under SA1.1 to measure success. Of these, three (3) relate to biophysical impact changes, and

will only be reported against towards the end of the project. These are:

• SA2.2: Number of hectares of biological significance and / or natural resources showing

improved biophysical conditions as a result of USG assistance

• SA2.4: Percent change in catch per unit effort for selected gear and landing sites

• SA2.5: Percent change in reef fish biomass in selected MPAs

For the remaining 16 indicators, results are being tracked over time, and as table 28 shows, 12 of these

have already achieved (and in many cases surpassd) their Life of Project (LoP) targets.


Table 28: PMI achievements in Q1, 2020 against LOP targets.

Key Indicators LOP Target

Achievement

Q2

2020

Total to

date

% LOP

achieved

SA 1.1 Number of people demonstrating behaviors

that contribute to biodiversity conservation, as a result

of USG assistance

1,200 people 254 1,358 113

SA1.1 Benchmark 1: Number of people exposed to

USAID SEA Project messages through communication

and media outreach

5,000 people 121,569 166,844 3,337

SA1.1 Benchmark 2: Number of champions that have

the capacity to deliver USAID SEA Project messages 400 people 7 502 126

SA1.1 Benchmark 3: Number of people influenced by

champions 1,200 people 247 959 80

SA1.1 Benchmark 4: Number of fora established and

functional 15 fora 10 72 480

SA2.1a: Number of hectares of biological significance

and / or natural resources under improved natural

resource management as a result of USG assistance,

applying EAFM

5,159,774 hectares 0 21,786,624 422

SA2.1b: Number of hectares of biological significance



applying MPA management

1,377,519 hectares 0 347,290 25

SA2.1c: Number of hectares of biological significance



applying MSP

17,199,246 hectares 0 17,282,948 100

SA2.3: Number of small and medium-scale vessels

registered or licensed 1,200

fishing

vessels 0 1,386 116

SA3.1: Number of people with increased economic

benefits derived from sustainable natural resource

management and conservation as a result of USG

assistance

450 people 626 1,047 233

SA3.2: Amount of investment leveraged in U.S. dollars,

from public and private sources for biodiversity

conservation as a result of USG assistance

3 million US

dollars 0.333 4.572889 152

SA3.3: Number of people with more secure tenure or

managed access 6,000 people 0 5,354 89

SA4.1: Number of laws, policies, strategies, plans, or

regulations addressing biodiversity conservation

officially proposed, or adopted as a result of USG assistance (disaggregated by type/stage)

15

laws,

policies,

strategies, etc.

2 5 33

SA5.1: Number of people trained in sustainable natural

resources management and / or biodiversity

conservation as a result of USG assistance

2,000 people 147 2,242 112

SA5.2: Number of innovations supported with USG

assistance 12 innovations 1 12 100

SA5.3: Number of people that apply improved

conservation law enforcement practices as a result of

USG assistance

240 people 99 241 100

Regarding SA 4.1 (laws and policies), it is recognized this is behind schedule to achieve PMI targets.

Therefore to accelerate achievements in this area the following strategies have been deployed.


• Recruiting and mobilizing a new Policy and Institutional Specialist to support the existing SEA

Policy Team and expedite all the policy support work undertaken by USAID SEA Project.

• Facilitating strategic discussions with key decision makers in order to support the adoption of

SEA recommendations into policies that SEA is processing now. Examples of discussions include:

between Provincial DKP of North Maluku and West Papua with Directorate SUPD II of

Ministry of Home Affairs about their concerns on some priority indicators and

programs (especially on MSP and MPA) that were not accommodated well in their

respective final draft RPJMDs. Reasons were related to increased fragmentation of

interests among other development sectors and priorities at provincial level.

between Legal Division of PSDKP, Directorate of POA PSDKP and other relevant

technical directorates related to SISWASMAS Policy to agree on locus perspectives of

SISWASMAS, the urgency of government funding to support POKMASWAS, and the

involvement of other ministries / agencies in facilitating SISWASMAS development.

• Supporting technical teams (Fisheries, MPA, and MSP Teams) to simplify the technical concepts

that will be proposed / advocated in some policies to ensure that DKP and non-DKP parties can

comprehend them easily during the policy process. This is particularly important in the

legalization process, including, for example the RPJMD (for MSP and MPA consideratons) and in

the preparation of harvest strategy policy papers (for EAFM considerations).

• Developing online policy consultation processes using google forms and survey monkey

platforms with simplified content for MMAF and Provincial DKP. Such work enables these

agencies to be able to conduct virtual policy reviews and public consultations amidst the

COVID-19 outbreak. Currently USAID SEA is preparing the facilitation for five policies this way

(three Governor Regulations on Provincial Action Plans to Combat DF, a Ministerial Regulation

on SISWASMAS, and a Governor Regulation on Harvest Strategy for Grouper and Snapper in

North Maluku). USAID SEA provides not only written document and facilitation support, but

also provides simple infographics and associated support materials to ensure information can be

easily understood by all relevant stakeholders in the work.

Further details for all PMI’s with summary explanations are provided in Annex 2.


SECTION 6. KEY CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, AND

OPPORTUNITIES MOVING FORWARD

Challenges, lessons, and opportunities continue to evolve within the USAID SEA Project.

Common Challenges and Limiting Factors across Work-streams

Over this reporting period, limitations of government staff capacity and availability related to the

implementation of activities continued to present challenges. These limitations were particularly

prevalent in workstreams related to MPAs and policy development, slowing progress in these areas, and

were further exacerbated in March by the COVID-19 outbreak. USAID SEA continues to address these

limitations by closely engaged the government staff in discussions and collaborations, especially related

to MPA and policy development. The importance of cross-sectoral engagement and trust-building

continues to be a common theme, as noted below. However, in-person interactions that have proven

vital throughout the life of the project, have been — and will likely continue to be — hampered by

necessary precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is anticipated to further delay

progress in some key areas of work in the next quarter.

The importance of relationship building and creating trust amongst stakeholders.

PROVINCES, DISTRICTS AND VILLAGES. In this quarter, the USAID SEA Project team continued to

push for regular engagement with provincial officials in North Maluku, Maluku, and West Papua to

ensure joint planning and buy-in from the provinces for project activities pertaining to MPA

development, village level involvement and compliance with regulations through POKMASAS groups,

fisheries log-book trials, and fisheries data collection, among other activities. These activities must all be

firmly incorporated, and prioritized, in provincial development plans, with associated budgets available to

ensure effective implementation. The USAID SEA Project policy and governance team (in coordination

with other technical leads) have focused on conveying this message to provincial and district leaders.

The challenge is that provincial and district governments have many competing priorities, and the USAID

SEA team needs to be creative to attract the attention of local leaders so they will fully endorse,

support, and continue the initiatives of the USAID SEA Project. The strategy for the last year, and to the

present, is to work closely with leaders from within the Provincial DKPs, helping to ensure buy-in and

understanding of these activities.

The USAID SEA Project team has realized that full engagement of the district governments and local

villages is critical for MPAs to be effective, in addition to the provincial roles of providing overall

budgetary support and supervisory management. In this regard, and partly due to Law no. 23, the USAID

SEA Project has engaged with the Ministry of Home Affairs (in addition to MMAF) because they have

authority over local government jurisdictions and are also concerned with effective local government

management of natural resources. The key role of the Ministry of Village Empowerment in providing

budgetary support and guidance on the use of funds at the village level has also been recognized, with

important implications for local compliance through POKMASWAS and supporting and engaging with

SEA Champions — among other functions of the village level governments that engage directly with

local coastal resource users as their constituents.


Providing sound technical guidance.

Project experience shows that a strong technical and management team encourages stakeholder trust in

the project and makes buy-in more achievable. The USAID SEA Project team has successfully gained

support and buy-in for Project activities from local partners, government, NGOs, universities, local

customary groups, and communities. USAID SEA Project partners CTC, WCS, and WWF have made

good progress in their respective field sites to establish MPAs through building solid relationships with

district governments, as well as key persons in the provincial DKPs. Thus, the right mix of strategic

technical assistance — working at the pace and discretion of the local authorities within a context they

understand — can lead to substantial gains.

Maintaining relationships in light of the COVID-19 outbreak

It is apparent that the 3rd quarter will be challenging in terms of maintaining steady communications with

partners at the field level (both provincial and village) due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Already in this

quarter the impacts were felt (for example, CTC had to curtail its biophysical survey in Buano Island in

mid March 2020 due to concerns of COVID-19 among local residents). This is understandable and thus

the USAID SEA Team will need to be sensitive to what is possible in terms of travel and contact with

people in the coming 1-2 months or longer. Obviously, this also means that some results of activities will

be delayed. Table 29 lays out in general the impact and actions that will be taken to overcome these

delays.

It should be noted that impact to the achievement of project indicators is expected to be minimal,

despite these delays and challenges. The indicators that may experience some delay (if any) in reporting

are the following:

• SA2.1b: At least 1.1 million hectares of new marine protected areas under management.

• SA2.4: At least 10% increase in fish biomass (in targeted No Take Areas/Core Zone).

• SA2.5: At least 10% increase in fish biomass (in targeted No Take Areas/Core Zone).

• SA4.1: Number of laws, policies, strategies, plans, or regulations of biodiversity conservation officially proposed or adopted as a result of USG’s assistance (disaggregated by type/stage).

In the face of this challenge, one solution that is being quickly tested and implemented is the use of

virtual communication tools to conduct small meetings, discussions and even hold trainings and

workshops (if carefully planned). Several online discussions for MPA RPZ reviews have already been

successfully held with local government partners and stakeholders, and this mode of communication is

anticipated to be the norm in the near future, in order to continue progress on work as far as possible.


Table 29: Key activities impacted by COVID-19

SA /

TA Activities Impacted Implication

SA1

BCC Final Evaluation for MPA in Buano Islands. Activities delayed to September or October

Story of Change write up processes delayed to

October BCC Final Evaluation for POKMASWAS South

Sorong.

BCC Final Evaluation for LMMA in Taniwel. Activity will be dropped. SEA will use the existing

reports for story of change.

SA2 /

TA1

Harvest strategies for Anchovies and Flying Fish

Fisheries in West Papua Processes delayed – to resume in September

FCMC Meeting. Final Report submission No resuming plan as yet

Technical consultation on harvest strategy for reef

fish in North Maluku. Activity to continue using virtual meetings.

Scaling deployment of digital fisheries monitoring to

improve adaptive fisheries management systems. Will be finalized in May/June

SA2 /

TA2

Finalization of RPZ of Koon, Serutbar, South

Sorong, Makian-Moti, Mare, Widi, Morotai, Guraici,

Sula, Ay-Rhun, Lease and Buano.

Delayed to November / December

T1 Biophysical and Socio-economic survey, Maluku,

North Maluku, and West Papua MPAS Delayed to October / November

SA2 /

TA3

Development of implementation system for

RZWP-3-K. Delayed to September / October

SA2 /

TA4

POKMASWAS TOT Stage 2 Training Postponed to October / November (also exploring

virtual training opportunities instead)

Facilitation of of POKMASWAS in North Maluku

(11), Maluku (4) and West Papua (11) Resume facilitation support in September

SA3

Final step of MSC Pre-Assessment FIP for Shrimp Delayed to September

Finalize the RBFM for Mudcrab in Bintuni Bay Delayed to September

Community fisheries survey and final report. Activity will be dropped. Delay in Final Report to

October

Finalization of tourism handbook North Maluku. Production delayed to September

PPP finalization in Lease and Widi. Document finalization delayed to September

SA4

Maluku:

• Governor Regulation on Destructive Fishing

• DKP’s strategic plan

• Provincial Mid-term Development Plan

All delayed until further notice of government

operations resuming.

North Maluku:

• Governor Regulation on Destructive Fishing

• DKP’s strategic plan

• Provincial Mid-term Development Plan

• Snapper and Grouper Harvest Strategy

• Governor’s Regulation on RZWP-3-K

Implementation

SA5

Stranded Mammals Training Delayed to September

MPA management unit training Delayed until further notice of government operations

resuming.

Women’s group training to advance fishery market

innovations Activities dropped.

All /

Mgmt Closing event Delayed to October / November


ANNEX 1: USAID SEA Organizational chart.

USAID SEA Project Staffing and Management Organizational Structure

Chief of PartyAlan White

Deputy Chief of PartyTiene Gunawan

USAID/COR

MMAF

Regional Field Operations

MALUKU(HUB)

NORTH MALUKU

WEST PAPUA

Finance Unit

Finance ManagerChristina

Tampubolon

Finance OfficerAndi Wardana

Finance AssistantKhusnul

Khotimah

Program Coordinator

Erline Tasmania

HR and Administrative

Unit

HR and Administrative

AssistantMarisa

Simbolon

HR & Administrative Manager

Puspa Wardani

Office AssistantWahyu

DriverNur Salim

Technical Advisory Unit

Key Personnel Project Personnel Reporting Communicating

Tetra Tech Home Office

Project Manager: Gina GreenDeputy Project Manager: Thomas McCann

Contract Manager: Jessica Bennett

SHORT-TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEinclude: • Dyah Rahmatika – MPA Cartographer

• Donald Bason - Illustrator

Implementing Partners

Coral Triangle

Center

Wildlife

Conservation Society

World Wildlife Fund for Nature -

Indonesia

Marine Change

MDPI

Sustainable Fisheries AdvisorIrna Sari

Governance & Institutional

Dev’t AdvisorChristiana Yuni

Senior Communications & Outreach Lead

Ely Andrianita

Senior ME&L Specialist

Dame Siahaan

Marine Biodiversity & Conservation

AdvisorRudyanto

Marine Spatial Planning

Technical LeadWen Wen

Senior Fisheries Advisor

Purwanto

Sustainable FisheriesSpecialistSes Rini

Mardiani

Contract & Procurement

Unit

Contract & FMSAfandy Djauhari

Procurement OfficerEmillia

Damayanti

IT OfficerYuswandi

Communications & Outreach

SpecialistMelva Aritonang

Data Management

SpecialistSanti

Maulintania

Capacity Building

SpecialistMuhamad Nour

Contract & Procurement

OfficerBenny Jaya Sustainable

FisheriesCoordinatorMuhammad

Ichsan

Communications Officer

Adhi F. Dinastiar

Social Policy Specialist

Gena Lysistrata

GIS CoordinatorNdaru

Prasetiyo

Marine Conservation

Data Specialist Asri Puji Lestari

• Eleanor Carter – USAID SEA Project

Reporting and Communications Consultant• Ciony Sia – USAID SEA Project Editor

Graphic DesignerMochammad

Topandi

Marine Conservation

Program Specialist

Noorafebrianie Minaputri

AdministrativeOfficer

Irma Refliana

BCC SpecialistAnselmus Kahan

Fisheries Database

OfficerRegitri

Darmawan

RARE

ILMMA

Policy & Institutional

SpecialistZulkifli


Regional SEA Staffing and Management Organizational Structure

Tetra Tech Home Office

Project Manager: Gina Green

Deputy Project Manager: Thomas McCannContract Manager: Jessica Bennett

MMAF/Province

Deputy Chief of PartyTiene Gunawan

Chief of PartyAlan White

USAID/COR

Regional Field Operations

North MalukuMaluku West Papua

Regional M&E Specialist

Ii Rosna Tardmidji

Regional Finance Officer

Cherie Mailoa

Regional Project Coordinator

Irene Sahertian

Project Leader WWF for

USAID SEA Project

Candhika Yusuf

Site Coordinator for Seram &

Halmahera Seas

Miko Budi Raharjo & Muhammad Maskur Tamanyira

MPA, Fisheries & Marine Tourism

Officers

Daniel Leatemia, SasiUmi Kalsum

Communication Officer

Siti Yasmina Enita

Finance & Admin Coordinator

Delia

General Support Officer

Helena Dorce Latupeirissa

Learning Network & Program

Support

Agustin Capriati

Marine Conservation

Coordinator

Evi Nurul Ihsan

Senior MPA Specialist

Purwanto

Field Communications Officer

Erniatun Hartini

Project Administrator

Dewi Ayu Treanika

Regional Technical Director

Asril Djunaidi

USAID SEA West Papua Coordinator

Christovel Rotinsulu

Site Coordinator for West Papua

Irwanto

MPA & Fisheries Officers

Ehdra Beta Masran

Inayah

Finance and Admin Officer

Vinsensius Aman

General Support Officer

Lambertus Apelabi

Regional Admin & Logistic

Officer

Sientje Manuhutu

Tetra Tech Project Personnel

WWF Indonesia

Coral Triangle Center

Wildlife Conservation Society

Monitoring Evaluation Learning

Officer

Amrullah Rosadi

Finance Officer (Ternate)

Zakiah Susanti Kamaruddin

Project Leader CTC for

USAID SEA Project

Hesti WidodoProject Leader WCS for USAID SEA Project

Anisa Budiayu

Driver

Poly Benyamin

Office Assistant

Ahmad

Regional Administrative Manager

Julie Lawalata

USAID SEA Ternate Project Coordinator

Rosita Tariola

Deputy Team Leader

Kusnadi

Fisheries & Policy Coordinator

Hamka Karapesina

MPA Community Engagement

Steven Limbong, Susi Rusmiati, Novi Fitrianingrum

Marine Biodiversity Conservation Coordinator

South Halmahera

Dewi Anggraini

Law Enforcement Senior Officer

Irwan Pasambo

Livelihood Senior Officer

Said Ridha

Communication & Partnership Senior Officer

Ping Machmud

Technical Project Officer

Sheyka N. Fadela

GIS Officer

Aisya J. Dhannahisvara

Fisheries Officer

Sumitro Muhamad

Admin Assistant

TBC

Reporting & MEL Support

Yoga Putra

Training Specialist

Vacant

Admin Assistant

Ursula Tuhuteru

Junior Admin Assistant

Qaimudin Nurlaila

GIS & Database Officer

Deti Triani


ANNEX 2: Progress Towards Project Indicators — Q1, FY19

Key Indicators LOP

Target Metric

ACHIEVED

END FY19

FY20 Achievement Cumulative

Achievement

to date Notes

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

SA 1.1 Number of people

demonstrating behaviors that

contribute to biodiversity

conservation, as a result of

USG assistance

1,200 people 1,023 81 254 1,358

This metric includes number of champions,

number of people influenced by champions and

number of people who demonstrate behavior

change due to partners' interventions.

SA1.1 Benchmark 1: Number

of people exposed to USAID

SEA Project messages through

communication and media

outreach

5,000 people 44,574 701 121,569 166,844

LOP target achieved and surpassed. The

very large number of people exposed to

USAID SEA Project messages this quarter is

due to SEA Project's radio program. Figures

are based on an assumption of 10% of the

accessible population being exposed to

messaging delivered by the program. Of the

achievement this quarter, 120,718 participants

are verified while 851 are awaiting verification.


of ‘champions’ that have the

capacity to deliver USAID SEA

Project messages

400 people 484 11 7 502

LOP target achieved and surpassed. The

seven additional champions recognized this

quarter are all verified. Additional champions

have been identified but are not recorded as

yet as verification has not been finalized.


of people influenced by

champions

1,200 people 642 70 247 959

The figure reported this quarter relates to the

247 people verified to have joined champion-

led events. Further figures have been reported

(by partners ILMMA and WCS) but have yet to

be verified.


of fora established and

functional

15 fora 58 4 10 72

LOP target achieved and surpassed.

Additional Fora this quarter include 8

POKMASWAS, and 2 community conservation

groups.


Key Indicators LOP

Target Metric

ACHIEVED

END FY19


Achievement

to date Notes

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

SA2.1a: Number of hectares of

biological significance and / or

natural resources under

improved natural resource

management as a result of

USG assistance, applying EAFM

5,159,774 hectares 21,786,624 0 0 21,786,624

LOP target achieved and surpassed.

Based on the methodology for hectares

calculation established at the end of FY19, the

Project is able to claim this achievement. The

hectare calculation is based on the Governance

Criteria stated in the PIRS and based on the

distribution / migration of small pelagic species

in the area between the Weber line and

Lydekker line.

SA2.1b: Number of hectares of





USG assistance, applying MPA

management

1,377,519 hectares 347,290 0 0 347,290 Will be measured by the end of FY20

SA2.1c: Number of hectares of





USG assistance, applying MSP

17,199,246 hectares 17,282,948 0 0 17,282,948

LOP target achieved. The calculation of

this has been based on the provincial

boundaries within the relevant RZWP-3-K

Provincial Regulations.

SA2.2: Number of hectares of


natural resources showing

improved biophysical

conditions as a result of USG

assistance

1,000 hectares 0 0 0 0 Awaiting results from biophysical surveys.

SA2.3: Number of small- and

medium-scale vessels

registered or licensed

1,200 fishing

vessels 1,197 189 0 1,386

LOP target achieved and surpassed. Of

the 1,386 vessels inventoried, 95 percent

(1,322) have now been verified. Remaining

verification processes are ongoing.


Key Indicators LOP

Target Metric

ACHIEVED

END FY19


Achievement

to date Notes

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

SA2.4: Percent change in catch

per unit effort for selected

gear and landing sites

Steady or

increased kg/day/vessel 0 0 0 0 Will be measured by the end of FY20

SA2.5: Percent change in reef

fish biomass in selected MPAs

Steady or

increased kg/hectares 0 0 0 0 Will be measured by the end of FY20

SA3.1: Number of people with

increased economic benefits

derived from sustainable

natural resource management

and conservation as a result of

USG assistance

450 people 380 44 626 1,047

LOP target achieved and surpassed. In

this quarter the data added represents the

number of household (hh) members from Fisher Associations who have received

premium funds to date through the project.

Persons added include only those hh members

who are of aged 18 yrs or older.

SA3.2: Amount of investment

leveraged in U.S. dollars, from

public and private sources for

biodiversity conservation as a

result of USG assistance

3 million U.S.

dollars 3.785 0.455 0.333 4.572889

LOP target achieved and surpassed. Of

the amount leveraged this quarter, USD

332,115 has been verified, while USD 538 is

awaiting verification. The majority of these

leveraged funds have come from government

agencies (provincial, district and village level),

amounting to USD 332,553 this quarter. The

remainder has come from communities and

champions.

SA3.3: Number of people with

more secure tenure or

managed access

6,000 people 5,354 0 0 5,354 One additional village regulation (Nikilukan) is

in the process of establishment, and once

finalized will be added to this metric.

SA4.1: Number of laws,

policies, strategies, plans, or

regulations addressing

biodiversity conservation

officially proposed, or adopted

as a result of USG assistance

(disaggregated by type / stage)

15

laws,

policies,

strategies,

plans,

regulations

2 1 2 5

The 2 additional statutes this quarter are 1 PerDa for the RZWP-3-K of West Papua, and

a Local Regulation on Fisheries Resource

Management in North and Central Salawati,

Raja Ampat.


Key Indicators LOP

Target Metric

ACHIEVED

END FY19


Achievement

to date Notes

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

SA5.1: Number of people

trained in sustainable natural

resources management and /

or biodiversity conservation as

a result of USG assistance

2,000 people 1,786 309 147 2,242

LOP target achieved and surpassed. This

number reflects the verified participants this

quarter. A further 53 participants have been

recorded but remain to be verified.

SA5.2: Number of innovations

supported with USG assistance 12 innovations 11 0 1 12

LOP target achieved. With the addition of

the Ocean Eye application.

SA5.3: Number of people that

apply improved conservation

law enforcement practices as a

result of USG assistance

240 people 9 133 99 241

LOP target achieved and surpassed. In

this quarter 99 people were involved in either

joint patrols and / or socialization of

community surveillance activities. All metrics

have been verified.


ANNEX 3: COVID-19 Preparation and Contingency Plan

(Verson: 31 March 2020)

In light of the challenges from COVID-19 around the globe and in Indonesia, the SEA Project is developing a contingency plan to protect the health and safety of our staff while also maintaining project implementation in accordance with work plan objectives and client expectations to the extent possible. The plan focuses on how to minimize the risk of obtaining and / or spreading the Corona Virus while maintaining smooth project operations.

REMOTE WORKING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE SOCIAL CONTACT

Working remotely is not a new experience for most SEA Project staff as they have been working remotely from time to time and completing project activities and tasks from home when the need arises.

• All staff have assigned project laptops with remote access to the project network server.

• File sharing among staff is conducted regularly with network server for staff, and with email and cloud storage services (such as Google Drive and Dropbox). For key operation staff, VPN connection to access the project network server is provided.

• The team members are very adept in the regular use of digital technologies and software applications available from Tetra Tech ARD, including Skype for Business, Egnyte, TetraLinx, and other commercial applications.

• No training on the use of teleconference or file sharing tools is required for USAID SEA project staff. An introduction to a particular process is all that will be needed at most.

Remote Working and Work From Home mechanism

• COP will decide if and when remote working will be operational, the duration, and the mechanism.

• Work From Home is a remote working and SEA Project, uses it interchangeably

• “Home” in the Work From Home, is the area where staff are based, for example: home in the Work From Home for staff working in the SEA Office in Jakarta is Jakarta. The same principal applies to SEA staff in Ternate, Ambon, and Sorong, their home in Work From Home is Ternate, Ambon, and Sorong, respectively.

• In the case that staff would like to return to their hometown, all cost incurred in the process is borne by staff

• As needed the SEA Project will apply a Shift System Remote Working scenario: Operation Team and Technical Team will have alternatively remote working Managers, Advisors, and Technical Leads will work with their team to provide daily

update to COP/DCOP in writing Each Managers, Advisors, and Technical Leads will be required to check-in at 8.30 am

and check-out at 04.30 pm using Skype for Business Each staff will provide daily logbook to be reported to their supervisors, to be

reported at the check-out time. Regional Technical Director, Regional Coordinators will provide update and report to

COP/DCOP in writing.

• Unless otherwise noted in memo from COP, work from home policy will be applied until March 31, 2020

TRAVEL POLICY

• No international travel allocated for SEA Project staff except for COP home leave until the project completed in March 2021


• Field Travel to/from the field will continue, but awareness of any disease spread must be maintained. Travel to or in communities or areas where the disease is present or suspected may be restricted. Log any close contacts and the said locations.

OPERATIONS

The SEA Project has a good and flexible sick leave and health insurance policies that are in compliance to Indonesia’s Labor Law and USAID Policy

• In consultation with its COP/DCOP, SEA Project Human Resources and Administration lead is the designated source for information related to COVID 19 situation for SEA Staff, including: Hospitals and other medical facilities and transport Available test for COVID – 19 locations COVID – 19 status in Jakarta and project sites (Maluku, North Maluku, and West Papua)

• Continue to conduct daily cleanup of desks and workstations, including doorknobs and other surface, using alcohol disposable wipes. Conduct regular disinfectant spraying to all office area.

• Provision of: Alcohol 70% in each desk in SEA Office in Ambon and Jakarta Hand sanitizer gel in front counter of the office for staff and visitors Disposable wipes Soaps

Masks First aid kit including pain killer, paracetamol and ibuprofen for fever-reducing medicines

• Staff that those who have symptoms of respiratory illness such as common cold, are to stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever, signs of a fever, cough and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines. Staff should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick.

• Post flyers in multiple locations that discuss staying home when sick, cough and sneeze etiquette, and hand hygiene.

• Apply a 14 days self-isolate mechanism for staff returning from international travel or international visitors.

• Postpone meetings and gathering for people more than 20 people or those require travel from or to COVID 19 hotspot areas and provide alternative and reasonable schedule

Report to COP/DCOP when Corona Virus infection occurs in the area where staff lives.

• In the case that a SEA staff member in a particular office affected by the Corona Virus, all other staff members in that office would need to be tested.

• Staff with symptoms such as fever >38oC with coughing and difficulty to breath are required to go to health facility to have the COVID 19 Test

• Protocol for COVID 19 Test : Register and ask for the waiting time for our test Leave the area and return only for reporting back or for test to avoid prolonged contact

with people potentially infected by COVID 19

After the test ask for the waiting time for your test result and consultation with doctor Leave the area and only return only for scheduled time for result and doctor’s consultation Avoid using public transportation, use taxi or private car As soon as you arrive at home, avoid touching things or persons. Take a shower, soak all

your outfit worn during the testing with detergent. Spray/wipe all items you bring to the hospital with alcohol 70%

Self-isolate in accordance to doctor’s advice

• Contact emergency number 119 Extension 9 for staff who travel countries infected by COVID 19 or feel that he/she was in contact with people with COVID 19 in the last 14 days

• Update and utilize the phone tree mechanism stated in the SEA Operation Manual when emergency cases arise.


Additional information based on the Indonesian Ministry of Health and WHO web page

• Hospitals and health facilities will conduct the immediate test for patient with COVID 19 symptoms (COVID 19 suspect) as noted above. When the test indicate positive for COVID 19 infection the patient will be sent to referral hospital for COVID 19. When the test is negative for COVID 19 the patient will undergo to regular treatment as per doctor order.

• COVID 19 patient will be sent to the referral hospital with ambulance

• COVID 19 patient will be isolated in a special facility the referral hospitals

• A sample will be taken everyday during the isolation

period

• The patient will be released when the sample test result indicates negative COVID 19 in a row.

• Specimens will be sent to Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan in Jakarta. The first result will be issued within 24 hours using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Genome sequencing is also available but will take a longer.

Flyer from Mandiri InHealth (Health and Life Insurance Provider)


ANNEX 4: Updated Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan

The Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) builds upon the USAID SEA Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and the Environmental Threshold Decisions contained therein, and

defines practical steps for USAID SEA to mitigate and monitor possible environmental impacts. Given the pre-award development of the IEE, it is worth noting the following:

• The IEE included both (i) Categorical Exclusion (CE) and (ii) Negative Determination with

Conditions (NDw/C) for illustrative activities outlined in the USAID SEA Scope of Work.

• As a result, the EMMP first screened these activities with the work plan to determine which

should be subject to a CE or an NDw/C. Activities with Moderate and Unknown Risk that

triggered NDw/C threshold decisions were subject to environmental review and mitigation

and monitoring actions.

All activities conducted at sea both inside or outside MPAs (e.g., diving/snorkeling, surveys/studies, boat transportation/anchoring, marine ecotourism, etc.) shall follow proper guidance or Standard Operating Procedure to ensure safety and to avoid any adverse impacts to natural ecosystem and environment.

As stated in the initial IEE for USAID SEA, potential negative impacts from certain activities on coastal areas, oceans, biodiversity, and ecosystem services are detailed in the USAID sector guidance notes and may include, inter alia, marine habitat disturbance and / or degradation; changes in species composition; increased human presence leading to illegal and / or unsustainable activity (illegal fishing, overharvesting, etc.); contaminated or depleted surface and ground water supplies; creation of perverse incentives for unsustainable practices; and increased market demand for marine/fisheries products leading to adverse impacts on species’ reproduction. Thus, USAID SEA will propose measures to mitigate negative impacts to the environment if any proposed activity has the potential to cause any of these possible impacts (see table below).

In addition, policy and supply chain improvements in fisheries can increase the value of fisheries

products and incentivize increased fishing effort, thereby contributing to overfishing. Similarly, product

labeling, such as documentation for sustainability, good management, or legality, can increase the value

of fish products and incentivize increased fishing effort and contribute to overfishing. Such possible

results need to be ascertained and carefully mitigated.

For subcontracts under USAID SEA management, USAID SEA will use the impact assessment tools

found in the USAID/ABC Environmental Review Form to screen suboncontractor work plans and

activities. This will help ensure that funded projects do not result in adverse environmental impacts, help

develop mitigation measures as necessary, and specify monitoring and reporting for subcontractors. If

activities are not currently covered under the approved IEE and ETD, the Project team will write an

Environmental Review Report. Mitigation and monitoring requirements will be included in agreements

and contracts. In the first quarter of FY18, the USAID SEA Team will complete environmental reviews

(forms) for each USAID SEA Project subcontractor.

The responsible parties for tracking and determining environment impacts and their mitigation measures

will generally be the USAID SEA Core Team. In cases where the activity is strictly under the control and

surveillance of the NGO contractor, the contractor will be responsible for mitigating impacts from an

activity and reporting to the USAID SEA Core Team. If a particular potential impact is significant and

specialized such that there is no expertise on the USAID SEA Core Team, then a qualified consultant

will be employed to assist with mitigation measures.

This EMMP addresses environmental compliance as set out in section C.11 of Contract AID-497-TO-15-

00005. It is used in conjunction with the ME&L Plan. As Project activities evolved, the EMMP was updated


for the USAID SEA Year 2 Annual Work Plan. The results of the environmental screening of Year 2

activities within the work plan to determine which fall within the NDw/C and which may need to be

monitored or mitigated for are summarized in the table below.

USAID SEA Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan

Screening result Recommended

Determinations

USAID SEA Activities

(By Strategic Approach)

Very

Low

Ris

k

Hig

h-R

isk

Modera

te (

M)

or

unknow

n r

isk (

U)

No s

ignific

ant

adve

rse im

pac

t (C

E)

With s

peci

fied

mitig

atio

n, no

sign

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ant

adve

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impac

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Strategic Approach 1: Create Demand Through Awareness Raising and Advocacy

Develop, produce and distribute communication materials U X

Baseline assessment on communities’ behavior X X

Design and implement behavior change model X X

Participate in international and national event (eg. Word Ocean Day,

International Year of the Reef, Our Ocean Conference, Festivals) U X

Campaign and advocacy for EAFM, MPA, MSP, and LE X X

Learning exchange between inexperienced and experienced MPAs X X

Strategic Approach 2: Improve Ecosystem Management of FMA-715 And MPAs Technical Approach 1: Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management

Improving fishery data management X X

Collect data for fish stock assessment X X

Develop and implement Harvest Control Strategy and Rules X X

Improvement of SIMKADA (vessel registration) system and implementation

for small-scale fishers X X

SIMKADA training for the operators X X

Development and implementation of FADs registration X X

Development and implementation of logbook for small-scale fishers X X

Improvement of “kartu nelayan” implementation X X

Scale-up fair-trade certification for small-scale fishers X X

Strengthening coordination between fishery agencies X X

Strengthening fisheries researchers capacities X X

Strengthening fisheries management X X

Establish fisheries management working group and strengthen their capacity X X

Sustainable management for flying fish in FakFak U X

Assessment on women’s role in the management of flying fish X X

Sustainable management for anchovy fishery U X

Deploy technology to collect fishery data (eg. spot trace, time-lapse

camera, supplier level data collection) X X

Establish North Maluku EAFM Learning Center X X

Assessment on marine tenure U X

Strengthening local fishers through marine tenure/right based management X X

Technical Approach 2. Marine Protected Areas

Assist in designing and establish MPA in FMA 715 using ecological design

principles and guidelines X X

Development of MPA management institutions and networking X X

Assessment of MPA management status X X

Assist the improvement of MPA management X X

Advocate for government and private sector support of EAFM/MPA

funding options U X

Support MMAF with its 30 million ha MPA area goal X X

Support the development and implementation of sustainable tourism

in MPAs M X

Develop model for integration of fisheries management inside MPA X X

Support technical exchange among CTI countries on SEA relevant

MPA topic X X

Support KKLH to strengthen their program for 6 species X X



Determinations



Very

Low

Ris

k

Hig

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Modera

te (

M)

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unknow

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U)

No s

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t (C

E)

With s

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n, no

sign

ific

ant

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impac

t (N

Dw

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Sign

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Technical Approach 3. Marine Spatial Planning

Development of monitoring and evaluation policy for Provincial Marine

Spatial Process and Plan (RZWP-3-K) X X

Development of integrated MSP geoportal database X X

Capacity building for Marine Spatial Planning staff X X

Assist the finalization of RZWP-3-K document and development of

provincial regulation (Perda) for RZWP-3-K X X

Support the socialization of legalized RZWP-3-K X X

Technical Approach 4. Law Enforcement

Development of policy paper/recommendation related to law enforcement

(Marine and Fisheries Compliance Strategy, Port State Measure,

Community-based Marine and Fisheries Surveillance System, ban on blast

fishing raw material)

U X

Increase community participation and legalize its role in law enforcement X X

Enhance law enforcement capacity, including community-based surveillance

group (POKMASWAS) X X

Support the development of POKMASWAS training curriculum

and modules X X

Improvement and utilization of VIIRS Vessel Boat Detection X X

Establishment of Network for Combating Marine and Fisheries Crime X X

Assess current condition of destructive fishing and the use of exploitative

fishing gears X X

Awareness raising on combating destructive fishing and the banning of

blast fishing raw material supply, ETP species and fishing vessel

registration regulations

X X

Strategic Approach 3: Increase Incentives for Marine Stewardship Encourage private sector/fishermen group to conduct Fisheries

Improvement Program (FIP) M X

Develop investment opportunities M X

Leveraging investments for sustainable fisheries and marine tourism sectors M X

Develop alternative schemes to finance MPA (eg. PES) and fisheries X X

Exchange visit on MPA related themes X X

Improve local fisher skill to increase their fish catch quality M X

Assessment on the fisheries subsidies X X

Implement fisheries and FTF activities to enhance value paid to fishers

through Fair Trade agreements (e.g. MDPI) M X

Implement FTF activities to improve fisheries productivity (e.g. AP2HI,

UKIP and UNIPA) X X

Implement FTF activities to enhance marine tenure and community

ownership (e.g. ILMMA, Rare) X X

Implement FTF activities to enhance coastal community livelihood through

tourism (e.g. Reef Check) M X

Training for Women Group for Fish Processing/Side Product from Fisheries M X

Strategic Approach 4: Advance the Development of Marine and Fisheries Policies and Regulations Assist the government to accelerate the finalization of Personnel, Financing,

Infrastructure, and Documents (known as P3D) transfer from district to

provincial government

X X

Assess policies pertaining to small scale fisheries U X

Support the development of white paper/policy recommendation on the

banning of blast fishing raw materials, MPA, protection of 6 ETP species,

development of RZWP-3-K monitoring and evaluation system, Community-

based Marine and Fisheries Surveillance System

U X

Strengthen or create working group X X

Support the acknowledgement of Customary Law on Effective and

Sustainable MPA Management and Local Fisheries Management

X X



Determinations



Very

Low

Ris

k

Hig

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Modera

te (

M)

or

unknow

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isk (

U)

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Dissemination of SEA Project supported policy paper X X

Support the development of policy recommendation on the streamlining

sustainable MPA and fisheries management into strategic planning at local

and provincial level

X

U X

Analysis of Law 23 performed with MMAF and the provinces with

facilitation to assist implementation

X X

Strategic Approach 5. Institutionalize Training and Capacity Building for Fisheries Management and

Marine Conservation Identification of training need assessment for fisheries, MSP and

law enforcement X X

Enhance stakeholders’ capacity’s in fisheries, MPA, MSP, law enforcement,

and sustainable tourism X X

Finalization of SKKNI on marine tourism and outreach in MPA X X

Institutionalize training and capacity building at MMAF Training Center X X

Facilitate learning exchange at international, national and regional level X X

Develop training curriculum and modules for POKMASWAS X X

As stated in the initial IEE for the USAID SEA Project, potential negative impacts from certain activities

on coastal areas, oceans, biodiversity, and ecosystem services are detailed in the USAID sector guidance

notes and may include, inter alia, marine habitat disturbance and / or degradation; changes in species

composition; increased human presence leading to illegal and / or unsustainable activity (illegal fishing,

overharvesting, etc.); contaminated or depleted surface and ground water supplies; creation of perverse

incentives for unsustainable practices; and increased market demand for marine/fisheries products leading

to adverse impacts on species’ reproduction. Thus, USAID SEA will propose measures to mitigate

negative impacts to the environment if any proposed activity has the potential to cause any of these

possible impacts (see table below).

In addition, policy and supply chain improvements in fisheries can increase the value of fisheries products

and incentivize increased fishing effort, thereby contributing to overfishing. Similarly, product labeling,

such as documentation for sustainability, good management, or legality, can increase the value of fish

products and incentivize increased fishing effort and contribute to overfishing. Such possible results need

to be ascertained and carefully mitigated.

For subcontracts under USAID SEA management, USAID SEA will use the impact assessment tools found

in the USAID/ABC Environmental Review Form to screen subcontractor work plans and activities. This

will help ensure that funded projects do not result in adverse environmental impacts, help develop

mitigation measures as necessary, and specify monitoring and reporting for subcontractors. If activities

are not currently covered under the approved IEE and ETD, the Project team will write an Environmental

Review Report. Mitigation and monitoring requirements will be included in agreements and contracts. In

the first quarter of FY18, the USAID SEA Team will complete environmental reviews (forms) for each

USAID SEA Project subcontractor.

The responsible parties for tracking and determining environment impacts and their mitigation measures

will generally be the USAID SEA Core Team. In cases where the activity is strictly under the control and

surveillance of the NGO contractor, the contractor will be responsible for mitigating impacts from an

activity and reporting to the USAID SEA Core Team. If a particular potential impact is significant and

specialized such that there is no expertise on the USAID SEA Core Team, then a qualified consultant will

be employed to assist with mitigation measures.


Proposed Mitigation and Monitoring Measures for Potential Negative Environmental Impacts from USAID SEA First-Year Activities

Activities and

Processes Identified Environmental Impacts

Do Impacts Require

Further

Consideration?

Mitigation Measures

Monitoring

Indicators and

Responsibility

Develop, produce and

distribute communication

materials

Producing printed communication material

may have negative impact on the

environment in regards of the use of

unsustainable paper source and ink related

waste.

Yes, most printed company

do not have an adequate

waste handling system and

the most common paper

available in the market are

not eco-labeled.

Use only recycled paper or eco-labeled

paper.

Behavior change

advisors, SEA CORE

staff, and partners

Participate in international,

national and regional event

(e.g. Word Ocean Day,

International Year of the

Reef, Our Ocean

Conference, Festivals at

local/regional level).

Festivals at local/regional level have the

tendencies to produce a lot of waste,

especially plastic waste.

Yes, if participants of the

event have limited

knowledge on the danger of

plastic waste to

our ocean.

Incorporate zero-waste campaign for the

festivals.

All advisors and partners

Sustainable management

for flying fish and demersal

in FakFak (FTF)

Since the FTF activities are now clearly

defined and although they include a range

of interventions at the local and community

level, no planned activities include

aquaculture or introduction of livelihoods

that may have impacts in some manner and

thus only monitoring of project changes is

required.

None at this time. All technical livelihood support for

communities for advancing village

development plans must be based on

strong commitments for conservation and

fisheries enhancement. Technical livelihood

support for communities must include

commitments for conservation and

sustainable resource use and strong monitoring that measures performance for

conservation and sustainability.

Develop and implement

FTF to improve fisheries

productivity

Fisheries and Biodiversity

Advisors and other

Core staff

Sustainable management

for anchovy fishery (FTF)

Since the FTF activities are now clearly

defined and although they include a range

of interventions at the local and community

level, no planned activities include aquaculture or introduction of livelihoods

that may have impacts in some manner and

thus only monitoring of project changes is

required.

None at this time. All technical livelihood support for

communities for advancing village

development plans must be based on

strong commitments for conservation and fisheries enhancement. Technical livelihood

support for communities must include


sustainable resource use and strong

monitoring that measures performance for

conservation and sustainability.

Develop and implement

FTF to improve fisheries

productivity

Fisheries and Biodiversity

Advisors and other

Core staff


Activities and


Do Impacts Require

Further

Consideration?

Mitigation Measures

Monitoring

Indicators and

Responsibility

Assessment on marine

tenure

The assessment does not have any threat

to the environment. But the marine tenure

related activity need to be treated carefully.

Marine tenure is related to customary law

and in Papua it is considered stronger than

the government law, and embedded in the

daily life of the Papuans.

The development and implementation of

partnership agreements (co-management) is designed to negotiate, define and guarantee

a fair sharing of management, entitlements

and responsibilities over natural resources.

While aimed at conservation and

sustainable resources use, these may

encourage unsustainable use where parties

are granted new access to new fishing areas

or limit access.

Yes Discussion on marine tenure should include

customary leaders, religious leaders and

marine tenure owners. The projects should

ensure there is a buy-in from the local

communities.

Co-management agreements must include


sustainable NR use and strong monitoring

that measures performance for

conservation and sustainable NRM use with

future rights and access.

Facilitate development of

community agreements

Community

Development and

Fisheries Advisors, Staff

of ILMMA and Rare

Advocate for government

and private sector support

of EAFM/MPA funding

options

Alternative financing arrangements can have

adverse impacts on other financial sectors

or add incentives for over fishing in some

cases.

Yes, if financial alternatives

are not clearly understood

or may create a perverse

incentive to stimulate over-

fishing.

The USAID SEA Project will review

proposed alternative financial schemes for

any possible perverse affects that may

increase incentives for overfishing or other

possible negative outcomes.

Ensure that the public/private institutions

have commitment to protect the

environmental.

Fisheries and Private

Public Partnership

Advisors

(e.g. Marine Change)

Support the development

and implementation of

sustainable tourism

in MPAs

Tourism without good planning will bring

negative impact such has garbage,

household waste, coral reef damage, and

even loss of indigenous culture.

Yes, if there is lack of

understanding on sustainable

tourism concept.

A training on developing marine sustainable

tourism in MPAs for related stakeholders.

Ensure the development and

implementation of SOP or best practices

are in place.

Biodiversity advisor and

partners


Activities and


Do Impacts Require

Further

Consideration?

Mitigation Measures

Monitoring

Indicators and

Responsibility

Development of policy

paper/recommendation

related to law enforcement

(Marine and Fisheries

Compliance Strategy, Port

State Measures,

Community-based Marine

and Fisheries Surveillance

System, ban on blast fishing

raw material)

USAID has deemed activities that affect

spatial plans, policy development etc as

NDw/C. However, these policies to be

supported by USAID SEA are designed to

promote sustainability and biodiversity

conservation.

Yes, but USAID SEA

recommendations will be

designed to promote

sustainable development and

will be scientifically-based.

No specific measures needed as long as

USAID SEA does not support desktop and

non-participatory approaches in the

development of policy recommendations.

Proper implementation

of USAID SEAs and LCP

(participatory, inline with

regulations etc.).

Fisheries and Policy

Advisors, Marine

Change staff

Encourage private

sector/fishermen group

to conduct Fisheries

Improvement Program

(FIP)

FIP might add incentives for over fishing in

some cases.

Yes, if FIP will add more

financial value to fishers’

catch and with lack of

understanding on the

purpose of FIP, it may create

a perverse incentive to

stimulate over-fishing.

The USAID SEA Project will ensure there

is a good schemes for any possible

perverse affects that may increase

incentives for overfishing or other possible

negative outcomes.

Fisheries advisor and

partners

Development of

investment opportunities

Without clear ESG agreed guidelines to

monitor and assess the PPP investment

there is a low probability the investment

could lead to further overexploitation and

degradation of the environment.

Yes, to date the ESG

indicators have not been

approved. PT KIK (Marine

Change) do have a set of

ESG indicators drafted for

fisheries and aquaculture which could be presented to

the project for approval. For

eco-tourism PT KIK has the

compability to review

current literature and

indicators being used across

the region to draft

a set of ESG indicators

suitable for the project.

These indicators should be

agreed upon by the project

before any discussion begins

around private investments.

Assess the investment according to

agreed project ESG indicators, only when

the project is satisfied can discussion

move forward.

The same ESG indicators

can be used before the

investment, and highly

recommended to review

annually for the duration

of the project.


Activities and


Do Impacts Require

Further

Consideration?

Mitigation Measures

Monitoring

Indicators and

Responsibility

Leveraging investments for

sustainable fisheries and

marine tourism sectors

Without clear Environment, Social and

Corporate Governance (ESG) agreed

guidelines to monitor and assess the PPP

investment there is a low probability the

investment could lead to further

overexploitation and degradation of the

environment.

There is also prospects that the project

engages less than environmentally friendly

institutions and therefore cause

environmental impacts such as solid waste

and water pollutions, and other

environmental impact

Yes, to date the ESG

indicators have not been

approved. PT KIK (Marine

Change) do have set of ESG

indicators drafted for

fisheries and aquaculture

which could be presented to

the project for approval.

USAID SEA Project could

also create rigorous criteria in private sectors partner

selection and its subsequent

due diligence as well as

explore best practices and

comply to available code of

conduct for sustainable

marine tourism and fisheries

sectors

Assess the investment according to

agreed project ESG indicators, only when

the project is satisfied can discussion

move forward.

The same ESG indicators

can be used before the

investment, as well as

criteria in private sectors

partner selection

Fisheries advisor and FTF

Improve local fisher skill

to increase their fish

catch quality

While there will be chances of

environmental impact from this activity,

such as excessive use of papers for printing

materials, but it will be minimum.

The potential impact will be on the

activities including waste, use of harmful

substances of the fish handling.

No. The training is to

increase the knowledge and

skill of the stakeholders in

North Maluku on a better,

environmentally conscience

practices in fish handling. As

such, the activity does not

pose a risk because of flow

severity, frequency, and

duration

While there is no further consideration for

the impact for this activity, attention will be

given to the logistic of the training such

that it will minimize the impact of the

training activity. In addition, the content of

training will cover all aspect of food safety

and environmental safety measures in the

fish handling.

Less paper/plastic waste

during the training and

topics of food and

environmental safety in

the training curricula

Implement fisheries and

FTF activities to enhance

value paid to fishers

through Fair Trade

agreements (e.g. MDPI)

FTF can add incentives for over fishing in

some cases.

Yes, if FTF will add more

financial value to fishers’

catch and with lack of

understanding on the

purpose of FIP, it may create

a perverse incentive to

stimulate over-fishing.

The USAID SEA Project will ensure there

is a good schemes for any possible

perverse affects that may increase

incentives for overfishing or other possible

negative outcomes.

Fisheries advisor and FTF

partners

Implement FTF activities to

enhance coastal community

Selection of type of activity for the coastal

community livelihood can lead to increasing

byproducts hence solid waste, causing

Yes, the USAID SEA will

create rigorous criteria in

the selection of business

The USAID SEA Project will ensure the

tourism products are in accordance with

best practices and code of conduct is

Best practices and code

of conduct.


Activities and


Do Impacts Require

Further

Consideration?

Mitigation Measures

Monitoring

Indicators and

Responsibility livelihood through tourism

(e.g. Reef Check)

water pollution, and overexploitation of

marine resources

type or product of tourism

as well as explore best

practices and comply to

available and / or agreed

code of conduct for

sustainable marine tourism

available for sustainable marine tourism

activities.

FTF partners

Training for Women

Group for Fish

Processing/Side Product

from Fisheries

While there will be chances of

environmental impact from this activity,

such as excessive use of papers for printing

materials, but it will be minimum.

The potential impact will be from the

processing activities including waste, use of

harmful substances of the processing.

No. The training is to

increase the knowledge and

skill of the women group in

North Maluku on a better,

environmentally conscience

practices in fish processing.

As such, the activity does

not pose a risk because of

flow severity, frequency, and

duration

While there is no further consideration for

the impact for this activity, attention will be

given to the logistic of the training such

that it will minimize the impact of the

training activity. In addition, the content of

training will cover all aspect of food safety

and environmental safety measures in the

fish processing/side product from fisheries

Less paper/plastic waste

during the training and

topics of food and

environmental safety in

the training curricula

Fisheries advisor and

partners

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to small scale fisheries






conservation.

Yes, but USAID SEA


designed to promote










regulations etc.).


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staff


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recommendation on the

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materials, MPA, protection

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evaluation system,

Community-based Marine

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conservation.

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Activities and


Do Impacts Require

Further

Consideration?

Mitigation Measures

Monitoring

Indicators and

Responsibility


of policy recommendation

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fisheries management into

strategic planning at local

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conservation.

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