Who We Are

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure priority marine protected and conserved areas (MPCAs) in the Coral Triangle are effective, climate resilient, and sustainable while benefiting nature and communities.

Protect

A representative network of priority Marine Protected and Conserved Areas (MPCAs) is expanded and effectively managed.

30x30 Political Boundary Target

  • Regional MPCA coverage reaches a minimum of 15% with ideal target of 30% for the 6 Coral Triangle countries by 2030-2045

Priority Seascapes

  • MPCA networks cover at least 20% of priority areas for regional connectivity, biodiversity, and resilience. Priority seascapes currently include: Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape, Bismarck-Solomon Seas, Sunda-Banda Seascape

Enhanced MPCA Management Effectiveness

  • Greater than 20% of MPCAs in priority seascapes are documented to be “effectively managed” (as defined by CTMPAS, METT, Green List, etc.) by 2030

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in MPCA Management

  • MPCAs follow a rights-based approach engaging and respecting Indigenous Peoples (IPs), Local Communities (LCs), gender diversity, and youth engagement as indicated in Management Plans. Target 30% by 2027, 50% by 2030

Coral Reef Resilience

  • 50% of climate resilient coral reefs in the target MPCAs remain above functioning thresholds in 2030

Recover

Resilience of MPCAs and surrounding areas is improved through targeted management actions.

Drivers of degradation managed

  • Priority local drivers of degradation on coral reefs and associated ecosystems are identified and managed (e.g. overfishing, pollution, tourism pressures) to enable natural recovery and rehabilitation of climate-impacted coral reefs

Transform

Coastal communities and economies in and around MPCAs are sustainable, resilient, and thriving.

Equitable and sustainable use of resources

  • Governments, civil society, private actors (e.g. MSMEs), and IP&LCs are supported and empowered in equitable and sustainable use of conservation of marine and coastal resources

    • Fish biomass stable or increasing

    • GINI coefficient trending down – towards equality

    • Indicators around engagement

    • Outreach completed – behavior measures before and after Social Behaviour change and communications approach

Coral Triangle Conservation Fund Governing Board

Dr. Frank Griffin

Regional Secretariat Executive Director, Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security

Rili Djohani

Executive Director, Coral Triangle Centre

Anne Desdoigts

Independent Senior Advisor, Development Guarantee Group

Dr. Len Garces

Project Technical Consultant, FAO Philippines, Regional Fisheries Management and Capacity Building Specialist of USAID SuFiA TS program

Dr. Michael Ha’apio

Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisor to the Government of the Solomon Islands

Our Partners

Together, we achieve more. Thanks to our donors and partners, Coral Triangle Conservation Fund can make a significant impact in the Coral Triangle. Their funding, knowledge, and steadfast dedication are the backbone of our mission.