CTI-CFF Newsletter January-February 2019 Issue 7
The CTI-CFF Newsletter is a bimonthly publication produced by the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat. We welcome stories, comments and suggestions from our readers. Send them through email: regional.secretariat@cticff.org.
CTI-CFF conveys its deep condolences on the demise of Timor-Leste’s CTI National Coordinating Committee Member, Mr. Antonio de Jesus
It is with heavy heart that we announce the death of Mr. Antonio de Jesus, Chief of Department of Technology Innovations and Fish Disease – General Directorate of Fisheries, Timor Leste’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Timor-Leste’s CTI-CFF National Coordinating Committee.
Identification training supported for sustainable management of sharks and rays
Press Release
For immediate release
Coral Triangle Day Photo Instagram Competition Winners Announced
The Coral Triangle Initiative for Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) Regional Secretariat and WWF are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Coral Triangle (CT) Day Photo Instagram Contest.
Winning first place is Simon Hilbourne (@s.hilbourne) from United Kingdom for his photo about him brushing his teeth using a bamboo-made toothbrush under the sea behind a manta ray in Maldives. He earns a 7-night accommodation at Kri Eco Resort and 3x a day diving experience in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
The Deputy Executive Director of the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat is officially authorized by the Chair of the Council of Senior Officers (CSOs) as the Acting Executive Director of the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat as of July 4, 2018 until further notice
Dr Sharifah Nora Ibrahim, the Deputy Executive Director of the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat is officially authorized by the Chair of the Council of Senior Officers (CSOs) as the Acting Executive Director of the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat as of July 4, 2018 until further notice.
Go to this link to see Dr. Sharifah Nora Ibrahim; http://coraltriangleinitiative.org/deputy-executive-director-program-services
CTI-CFF Newsletter May - June 2018
Press Release: Learning exchange focuses on fisheries and seafood traceability system in the Coral Triangle (CT) Region
# The CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat and the USAID Oceans are conducting a learning exchange focusing on the application of catch, documentation and traceability (CDT) system for fisheries and seafood products.
# CDT is the practice of documenting key information of a fisheries product from the point of catch to final destination – market – including the supply-chain.
Press Release: Marine conservation advocates from CT6 countries join #plasticresistance movement to celebrate Coral Triangle Day
# Based on a 2014 report, scientists from US, France, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand calculated that more than 5 trillion plastic pieces weighing over 250,000 tons are floating around in our oceans.
# Aware of the grave impact of plastic in marine life as well as to human health, various marine conservation groups and organizations from Coral Triangle member countries have shown their support to the #plasticresistance movement to help celebrate Coral Triangle Day.
Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) and WWF gears up for Coral Triangle Day celebration on June 9
Manado, Indonesia 23 May 2018 – Recognizing the importance of ocean conservation and raising awareness on protecting and conserving the Coral Triangle which is the global center of marine biodiversity, the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI-CFF) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are gearing towards the celebration of its annual Coral Triangle Day on June 9, 2018.
Press Release: Climate Change Adaptation Working Group Thrash Out Progress and Challenges on its 5th Year of Regional Exchange
# The activity brought together technical officers and experts on climate change, environment and forestry as well as marine and fisheries research from the different government agencies and academic institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Solomon Islands.