Civil society organizations (CSOs) are vital actors in Indonesia’s development, contributing to democratic governance, environmental conservation, sustainable resource management, and inclusive community engagement. Within the Bird’s Head Seascape (BHS) of Tanah Papua, CSOs face both opportunities and challenges in fulfilling these roles. Despite their strong conservation ideas and community-driven initiatives, many organizations in the region encounter barriers related to institutional capacity, proposal development, and compliance with funding requirements. These limitations have resulted in comparatively low participation and success rates in national grant programs such as the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act (TFCCA).
To address these gaps, Konservasi Indonesia (KI), building on more than two decades of active engagement in the Bird’s Head Seascape, will implement a targeted organizational capacity-building program. This initiative aims to strengthen the technical, institutional, and strategic capabilities of local CSOs, focusing on enhancing proposal development skills, improving governance and administrative systems, and aligning organizational priorities with TFCCA’s conservation and community development objectives. By equipping CSOs with stronger systems, leadership, and strategic clarity, the program seeks to increase the competitiveness of future funding submissions, ensure effective community engagement, and secure long-term conservation impact in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems.
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