Background
In the Lesser Sunda Seascape, Konservasi Indonesia (KI) has recently launched a program to promote sustainable seaweed farming practices that contribute to the health of coral reef ecosystems in Sumba Timur Regency, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). In addition, KI is collaborating with provincial governments in Belu Regency, NTT, and Wetar Barat District, Maluku, to support the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), where seaweed farming is a key livelihood for coastal communities.
Project Overview
KI is looking for consultant to deliver capacity building for selected seaweed farmers group in Sumba Timur, Belu (NTT), and Wetar (Maluku), to help them implement more sustainable seaweed farming practice, ensuring minimized impacts of the sector to the adjacent critical ecosystems and improving overall resilience of their livelihood. In Sumba Timur, the consultancy also involves building capacity of village-owned enterprise in developing their seaweed nursery business, and a local farmers cooperative in developing their market.
