Advancing Inland Fisheries and Combating Microplastics in South Sumatra
From 3 to 5 September 2025, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD conducted a joint field activity under two collaborative initiatives: the Enhanced Research Capacities for Sustainable Utilization and Management of Ell and Other Inland Fisheries Resources, funded by the Japanese Trust Fund (JTF) and the Regional Collaborative Research and Capacity Building for Monitoring and Reduction of Marine Debris from Fisheries in Southeast Asia, funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).
The activity took place along the Lematang and Enim Rivers in Muara Enim District, South Sumatra—an area renowned for its rich inland fisheries and riverine communities that rely heavily on these ecosystems for their livelihoods. The joint mission underscored the strong connection between sustainable fisheries management and environmental health.
