Indonesia’s MPA and OECM Vision 2045 calls for the expansion and strengthened management of marine protected areas (MPAs) across ecologically and economically significant seascapes. Within this framework, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), with support from Konservasi Indonesia (KI) and partners, is advancing the establishment of Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs) in priority regions, including the proposed Sumatra LSMPA—encompassing key offshore and coastal ecosystems along the western Sumatra seascape—and the Banda Sea.
The success of a large-scale MPA depends not only on legal foundations but also on a robust institutional framework that ensures effective governance across multiple provinces and sectors. Current institutional arrangements for marine management in Indonesia remain fragmented responsibilities are distributed among various ministries, agencies, and local governments. This fragmentation can hinder coordination, policy alignment, and long-term sustainability.
Therefore, this study aims to assess and design an institutional governance framework that clarifies roles, strengthens coordination mechanisms, and supports effective management of the Sumatra LSMPA. The outcomes of this work will inform MMAF and partners in developing a coherent management structure aligned with Indonesia’s commitments to the 30×45 ocean protection target and integrated marine governance.
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