Coral Triangle Initiative

The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF) is seeking a consultant to support the development of an IUU Fishing Risk Index and Score across Coral Triangle countries, strengthening data-driven approaches to combat illegal fishing.

This work will contribute to improving regional fisheries management, enhancing policy implementation, and supporting sustainable marine resources for coastal communities.

📩 Apply by 15 April 2026.

https://coraltriangleinitiative.org/https%3A/%252Fcoraltriangleinitiative.org/news/term-of-reference-consultant-to-facilitate-CTI-CFF-Workshop

Term of Reference (ToR) Consultant to Facilitate CTI-CFF Workshop on Illegal, Unregulated & Unreported (IUU) Fishing Risk Index and Score in the Coral Triangle Region Download : TOR for SCT IUUF Consultancy.pdf

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Today, 20 February 2026, the CTI-CFF Women Leaders’ Forum (WLF) gathered virtually for its Online Preparatory Meeting, setting the direction for this year’s in-person WLF Meeting and Regional Exchange.

The session aligned the 2026 Workplan, strengthening coordination among CT6 member countries and strategic partners. We acknowledge Malaysia as this year’s Chair, with Coral Triangle Center (CTC) as Co-Chair, and the active participation of The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

This year, the in-person WLF Meeting and Regional Exchange will be held back-to-back with the launch of TNC’s Coral Triangle Resilience: Empowering Stewardship in the Coral Triangle project — reinforcing collective efforts to elevate women’s leadership and regional collaboration.

We look forward to building stronger partnerships, amplifying women’s voices, and translating commitments into tangible action across the Coral Triangle region.

Today, 19 February 2026, The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF) Regional Secretariat convened the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Technical Working Group (TWG) Online Preparatory Meeting.

This session set the strategic tone for the year for the MPA TWG — aligning the approved 2026 Workplan and Budget, elevating key marine protected area management issues, and strengthening technical coordination across the CT6 member countries and strategic & development partners.

As pressures on marine ecosystems intensify, effective and well-managed MPAs remain central to safeguarding biodiversity, fisheries productivity, and coastal livelihoods across the Coral Triangle.

This marks the beginning of a series of Technical Working Group online preparatory meetings for 2026, as CTI-CFF continues to strengthen cross-pillar coordination and regional delivery.