{"id":9034,"date":"2024-11-21T16:20:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T20:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/?p=9034"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:55:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:55:48","slug":"way-kambas-marine-protected-area-the-first-mpa-for-fisheries-in-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/2024\/11\/21\/way-kambas-marine-protected-area-the-first-mpa-for-fisheries-in-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Way Kambas Marine Protected Area: The First MPA for Fisheries in Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47852367 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ID\" xml:lang=\"EN-ID\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47852367 BCX0\">By: M. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47852367 BCX0\">Khazali<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47852367 BCX0\">, Andi Yasser <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW47852367 BCX0\">Fauzan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47852367 BCX0\">, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47852367 BCX0\">Meutia<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW47852367 BCX0\">Isty<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47852367 BCX0\">Wulandari<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW47852367 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ID\" xml:lang=\"EN-ID\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">The Government of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">Indonesia<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">has committed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">protect its marine ecosystems, pledging <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">establi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">sh<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">32<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">.5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\"> million hectares of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">marine protected areas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\"> (MPAs) by 2030<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">This commitment supports the 30&#215;30 target of the Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to protect 30% of the world\u2019s marine areas by 2030<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">To date,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">he country has made <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">significant efforts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\"> by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">establishing<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">29.28 million hectares<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">MPA<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW67510929 BCX0\">(<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW67510929 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/kkp.go.id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW67510929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ID\" xml:lang=\"EN-ID\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ID\" xml:lang=\"EN-ID\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">, 2024)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">. These <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">MPAs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">serve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\"> as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">sanctuaries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\"> focused on<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">conserving<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">marine biodiversity such as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">coral reefs, sea grass, and mangroves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67510929 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW67510929 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Among MPAs in Indonesia, the Way Kambas MPA in Lampung Province stands as an exception where its conservation target focuses on protecting blue swimming crab juveniles and its sandy-mud habitats. This MPA was established to support the blue swimming crab fisheries management in Lampung Fisheries Management Area (FMA), making it the first MPA in Indonesia to serve as a fisheries sanctuary.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The blue swimming crab fisheries management plan targets two goals: (1) protecting the species and its ecosystem and (2) increasing the socio-economic benefits for fishers and other stakeholders in the fishing industry. To achieve these goals, the stakeholders assessed several potential strategies based on impact and feasibility and agreed on two management strategies: protecting the blue swimming crab area and banning the use of destructive fishing gears.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The establishment of Way Kambas MPA began with a desktop study of the blue swimming crab condition in the East Lampung&#8217;s coastal area. In 2019, the Lampung Fisheries Agency (DKP) identified Way Kambas as the potential conservation area and recommended it to be designated as an MPA. To strengthen their recommendation, the DKP partnered with EDF to collect data on blue swimming crab in 2019. The findings indicated that the waters surrounding Way Kambas MPA serves as a critical habitat of blue swimming crab juvenile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9038\" style=\"width: 246px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/\/Indonesiablog3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9038\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/\/Indonesiablog3-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/Indonesiablog3-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/Indonesiablog3.jpg 691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Way Kambas MPA zoning areas<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The period from 2020 to 2022 was a crucial phase in the establishment of the Way Kambas MPA. During this time, the blue swimming crab co-management team dedicated significant effort in designing the area, defining its boundaries, and developing zoning and its regulations. Their work also included engaging directly with local fishing communities, organizing awareness programs, and conducting public consultations to explain the critical role of an MPA in preserving marine biodiversity. Recognizing the need to protect the juvenile crab habitat from destructive fishing practices and keeping their traditional fishing grounds, the local communities ultimately supported the establishment of the Way Kambas MPA.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9037\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/\/Indonesiablog2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9037 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/\/Indonesiablog2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/Indonesiablog2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/Indonesiablog2.jpg 746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The community participated in a discussion on Way Kambas MPA zoning system.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ID\" xml:lang=\"EN-ID\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">After years of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">intensive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> efforts, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">on Jan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> 3, 2023, the Ministr<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> of Mari<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">ne<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> Affairs and Fisheries officially <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">designated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> the Way <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW248539331 BCX0\">Kambas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> MPA in Lampung as a fisheries sanctuary, covering an area of 60,420 hectares<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">. To ensure the effective management of this protected <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">area<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> comprehensive management plan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> was developed and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">approv<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">ed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> by the MMAF on Nov<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> 12, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> This plan will serve as a guiding document for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">MPA <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">managers and stakeholders, outlining the strategies and actions to be taken over the next 25 years to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">manage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\"> the Way <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW248539331 BCX0\">Kamb<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW248539331 BCX0\">as<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">MPA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248539331 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW248539331 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite its establishment, Way Kambas MPA\u2019s management remains a work in progress. Its success will heavily rely on the effectiveness of its management, which is evaluated using the Technical Guidelines for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Conservation Area Management (Evika), the national MPA assessment. This assessment\u00a0evaluates the MPA using a percentage of 24 indicators achieved. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Evika uses 3 scoring categories: (1) minimally managed (&lt;50% of total indicators), (2) optimally managed (&gt;50-85%), and (3) sustainably managed (&gt;85%). According to the 2024 EVIKA, the initial evaluation of Way Kambas MPA revealed a score of 49.06%, indicating a &#8220;minimally managed&#8221; status. The goal now is to reach \u201coptimally managed\u201d status in the near future through ongoing collaboration with the government and stakeholders.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The designation of the Way Kambas MPA is a crucial first step, but it is only the beginning of a long journey. Effectively integrating conservation area and fisheries management in a way that benefits local communities remains a current challenge. This was also expressed by the fishing communities who hope that the Way Kambas MPA will provide long-term economic benefits to them and preserving their fishing areas. If we can successfully integrate the MPA with the management of blue swimming crab fishery management area (FMA), we would not only address the communities\u2019 aspirations but also pave the way for a healthier marine ecosystem for years to come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about Indonesia\u2019s work in integrating MPA and FMA management in this <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/edfish\/2024\/10\/03\/the-global-biodiversity-framework-in-practice-aligning-marine-protected-area-and-fisheries-management-in-indonesia\/\">previous EDFish blog<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: M. Khazali, Andi Yasser Fauzan, and Meutia Isty Wulandari\u00a0 The Government of Indonesia has committed to protect its marine ecosystems, pledging to establish 32.5 million hectares of marine protected areas (MPAs) by 2030. 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