
Indonesia Programme protects Raja Ampat coral reefs with new mooring system
🇮🇩 The marine conservation area in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua, is the heart of the world's coral triangle. With GFCR support, this 1.9 million hectare area has established the Raja Ampat Mooring System (RAM), to help avoid reef damages caused by the influx of anchoring boats and support waste collection needs. A first of its kind in Indonesia, RAMs will aim to help protect the 1,700 species of coral in the area and serve as a model for future development, including the deployment of additional moorings to accommodate the growing number of vessels.
The Indonesia programme, funded by the GFCR and led by Konservasi Indonesia, is further progressing with action to transform the rapidly growing seaweed mariculture industry to demonstrate reef-positive, equitable, and profitable models that can be replicated nationally.
In August 2024, the Governments of the United States and the Republic of Indonesia alongside key implementing partners of the GFCR signed a US$35 million debt-for-nature swap to protect Indonesia’s vital coral reef ecosystems. Key highlights include:
🪸 $35M debt reduction over nine years
🪸 Coral reef protection fund established by Indonesia
🪸 Support for local NGOs protecting coral ecosystems and coastal communities
🪸 Promotion of ocean-positive activities, including conservation, resource management, and sustainable livelihoods