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Dr. Lida Pet-Soede Head of WWF’s Coral Triangle Program. The Economist May 2009. CT leaders collaborating. A Plan May 2009. “The boldest and most ambitious marine action plan ever agreed by governments.
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Dr. Lida Pet-SoedeHead of WWF’s Coral Triangle Program The Economist May 2009
A Plan May 2009 “The boldest and most ambitious marine action plan ever agreed by governments. This will transform the way we manage our marine and coastal resources, and reshape our future” President Yudhoyono of Indonesia
CTI Business Platform - January 2010 co-hosts Philippines government and WWF President Gloria Macapagal -Arroyo of the Philippines: “...I call on you today to join the new breed of businessmen who believe that profit and environmental protection can co-exist. I invite you to look at the opportunities for environmentally sound business opportunities in the countries comprising the Coral Triangle. There is no other way to go for you and me.” Malaysia to host next
CT Fishers Forum - June 2010 co-hosts Indonesian government, SEAFDEC and WWF Feeds into International FF5
Way forward for CTFF This meeting: Bycatch and BMP : IFF5 and Kobe II and RFMOs, your policy leaders, ... Next meeting: • Share lessons learned on different topics • Coordinate/consolidate priorities for fisherfolk • Support relevant implementation of RpOA • Networking and partnerships • Access to information • ... Issues to consider • Frequency, Institution?, Communication