Participatory planning and implementation are crucial to protect fisheries resources and ensuring food security. Sustainable Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, and Alternative Livelihoods are the means for the Survival of Small-Scale Fishers. These were among the key messages raised during a rally and awareness-raising event organized by the COAST Foundation in Cox’s Bazar on November 21, […]
In Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia, the land has always been a source of life. For generations, farmers have sown not just crops, but also hope for stability, for dignity, and for their families’ future. But in recent years, that hope has been shaken. The climate has become unpredictable. Rains linger longer than expected, flooding fields […]
In the southern part of West Java, Indonesia, coconut trees stretch across the landscape, bearing fruit all year round. For generations, smallholder farmers have relied on this abundance for their livelihoods. Yet despite the steady supply, income has remained low. Most farmers sell coconuts as raw materials, where prices are dictated by traders and offer […]