Strengthening the roles, capacities, and networks of women in mangrove landscape restoration is in line with the Blue Economy policy direction and national priorities on coastal and mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation. The kick-off of the PERISAI Mangrove Program (PERempuan Sebagai Agen dan Inisiator Pemulihan Lanskap Mangrove/Women as Agents and Initiators of Mangrove Landscape Restoration), implemented by CARE Indonesia with the support of the Ford Foundation on 13 January, was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, the Tojo Una-Una District Government, the Regional Director of the Ford Foundation, civil society organizations (CSOs), and women’s community groups.

Going forward, the PERISAI Mangrove network will coordinate with relevant ministries and institutions to strengthen collaboration in supporting mangrove protection initiatives led by women’s groups.