Redefining Conservation in Karimata: A Model for Community-Led Marine Governance

On a quiet shoreline in the Karimata Islands, turtle tracks crisscross the sand, some real, others carefully crafted by the hands of local monitors. These hand-drawn decoys, made to mislead poachers, reveal something deeper than surface-level conservation. They tell a story of a community that no longer watches from the sidelines but instead leads the effort to protect its land and sea.

Aurore MaxeyApril 17, 2025Karimata, West Kalimantan, marine conservation, conservation, Community-Led Initiatives, turtle, rights and access, participatory management, inclusive governance, regenerative livelihoods, community-based management, restorationComment

10 years of FAO SSF Guidelines; What does it mean for Planet Indonesia?

To mark the 10 years of existence of these important guidelines, we wanted to reflect on what they mean for us as an organization working directly with small-scale fishers. Since 2017, we have worked with small-scale fishers in the Kubu Raya district and more recently with small-scale fishers living inside the Karimata Marine Reserve.

Aurore MaxeyJuly 4, 2024tenure right, conservation, fao, marine conservation, Kubu Raya, Karimata, small scale fisheries, sustainable fisheries, food security, community development, community governanceComment

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