05/10/2026
We are pleased to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MALFF) of Timor-Leste in strengthening media knowledge and reporting on marine conservation.
Through a full-day workshop in Dili, CTC and MALFF brought together national media, university representatives, and agencies working in the marine sector to strengthen understanding of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), marine biodiversity, and the benefits of conservation for coastal communities.
Participants learned about the 2025 Reef Health Monitoring results from Atauro Island, updates on the proposed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Metinaro and Manufahi, and the importance of strengthening marine conservation reporting.
The session began with an overview from MALFF National Director of Marine Spatial Planning, Januário Marçal, who shared insights on MPAs and current marine conservation regulations in Timor-Leste. This was complemented by a presentation from CTC Senior Marine Conservation Adviser, Marthen Welly, covering CTC’s marine conservation work in Timor-Leste, including Reef Health Monitoring in Atauro Island MPA and the proposed MPAs in Metinaro and Manufahi.
A well-informed media plays an important role in bringing conservation knowledge to wider audiences. By strengthening collaboration between government, conservation partners, and the media, we can help build greater awareness and support for effective marine conservation in Timor-Leste.
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Kami dengan senang hati berkolaborasi dengan Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MALFF) Timor-Leste dalam memperkuat pengetahuan media dan peliputan mengenai konservasi laut.
Melalui workshop sehari penuh di Dili, CTC dan MALFF mempertemukan media nasional, perwakilan universitas, serta lembaga yang bekerja di sektor kelautan untuk memperkuat pemahaman mengenai Kawasan Konservasi Laut (KKL), keanekaragaman hayati laut, serta manfaat konservasi bagi masyarakat pesisir.
Peserta mempelajari hasil Reef Health Monitoring tahun 2025 di Pulau Atauro, perkembangan usulan Kawasan Konservasi Laut (KKL) di Metinaro dan Manufahi, serta pentingnya memperkuat peliputan mengenai konservasi laut.
Sesi diawali dengan pemaparan dari National Director of Marine Spatial Planning MALFF, Bapak Januário Marçal, yang berbagi informasi mengenai KKL dan regulasi konservasi laut yang berlaku di Timor-Leste. Sesi ini dilanjutkan dengan presentasi dari CTC Senior Marine Conservation Adviser, Bapak Marthen Welly, yang membahas upaya konservasi laut CTC di Timor-Leste, termasuk Reef Health Monitoring di KK Pulau Atauro serta usulan KK baru di Metinaro dan Manufahi.
Media yang memiliki pemahaman yang baik memainkan peran penting dalam menyebarluaskan pengetahuan konservasi kepada masyarakat luas. Dengan memperkuat kolaborasi antara pemerintah, mitra konservasi, dan media, kita dapat meningkatkan kesadaran serta dukungan terhadap upaya konservasi laut yang efektif di Timor-Leste.