Indonesia has more mangroves than any other country. Healthy mangroves are a vital resource for coastal communities of this archipelago nation.  Indonesia’s government has ambitious plans to restore 600,000 ha of mangroves by 2024. Kemitraan Partnership’s good governance work brings the NGO into coastal communities, where mangrove conservation, restoration and successful management are important for the wellbeing of the community. Mangrove Action Project (MAP) and Kemitraan Partnership are also participants on a proposal to UNOPS for a project covering the West Kalimantan coastline. Therefore, MAP was delighted to have the opportunity to meet officers of Kemitraan to share an introduction to mangrove biology, ecology, possible conservation measures and the fundamentals of mangrove restoration.

The training session delivered in Jakarta brought together MAP and Kemitraan Partnership staff to establish a strong working relationship and to introduce foundational knowledge on mangrove ecosystems and restoration. The workshop was delivered to 20 participants in person and virtually. The workshop covered key topics including mangrove ecology, biological adaptations, ecosystem services, global restoration challenges, and common causes of planting failures.