On March 12, 2025, the Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir (PALI) Regency Fisheries Service from South Sumatra Province visited the Research Institute for Inland Fisheries (RIIFE) and the SEAFDEC/IFRDMD office. They were received by Mr. Rezki Antoni, the Head of BRPPUPP, along with staff members from SEAFDEC/IFRDMD. During the visit, Ms. Resty Amalia, a representative from the office, outlined the purpose of their visit: to coordinate and consult on the planning for the establishment of a marine reserve in the district. Dr. Dina…

On March 6, 2025, a pivotal online Coordination Meeting on Potential Collaboration within the SEAFDEC/IFRDMD Framework took place, bringing together the intersection of inland fisheries and disaster risk reduction. The meeting was co-led by Mr. Andi Soesmono, representing SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, and Dr. Andre Notohamijoyo, Assistant Deputy for Disaster Risk Reduction under the Deputy for Disaster and Social Conflict Management Coordination, Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs of Indonesia. Discussions…

On February 25, 2025, the Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (IFRDMD) conducted a socioeconomic survey by interviewing 25 fishers in Patra Tani Village, Muara Belida District, Muara Enim Regency, Indonesia. This activity is part of the "Improving Fishers' Livelihood and Fisheries Co-Management in Inland and Coastal Small-Scale Fisheries" project funded by the Japan Trust Fund VII (JTF VII) in 2025. The survey continued the following day, February 26, 2025, in Gedung Buruk Village, where 27 fishers…

On February 17, 2025, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD held an audience with the Head of the Fisheries Office of Muara Enim Regency, Mr. Muflih, along with his staff and fisheries extension officers. During this meeting, IFRDMD, accompanied by the Head of the Research Institute for Inland Fisheries and Extension, Mr. Rezki Anthoni, presented the 2025-2029 work program to be implemented in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra Province. Two key projects introduced are 1) Enhanced Research Capacities for Sustainable Utilization and Management of…