Komunitas Nelayan Tomia (KOMUNTO, Fishing Community of Tomia)
The Komunitas Nelayan Tomia (KOMUNTO, Fishing Community of Tomia) is a community-based organization composed of representatives of fishers' groups from East Tomia, Indonesia. The organization was established in response to shared community concerns regarding foreign commercial fishing, the use of destructive fishing methods, and a vacuum in local government leadership on the sustainable management of Wakatobi natural resources.
The initiative encourages the local management of natural resources to improve community wellbeing. It has promoted local participation in zoning and spatial planning of Wakatobi National Park, and established three protected areas around the island of Tomia to allow fish stocks to regenerate. Financial contribution from members fund savings and loan services and support for members with in times of need.
Key Facts
Equator Prize Winner: 2010
Founded: 2006
Location: Tomia, Wakatobi Archipelago
Beneficiaries: 18 fishers’ groups
Biodiversity: No-take zones, sustainable fishing methods
Case Study
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Equator Prize 2010
Asia And The Pacific
Biodiversity Conservation
Marine and Coastal Resource Management
Contact Information
Saharuddin Usmi
KOMUNTO secretariat
Desa Waha
Kecamatan Tomia
Kabupaten Wakatobi, Indonesia
Tel: 62 856 962 36610
ki_eman@yahoo.co.id
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