Coral reef ecosystem is an environment that is very rich in biodiversity. Economically, coral reef ecosystems are assets that play a role in supporting the economy of coastal communities.

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Therefore, It is necessary to have a collaborative strategy to protect coral reefs, namely the role of the community and the government in coral reef conservation, which highlights how active community participation and government policies can influence coral reef sustainability. A collaborative strategy to protect coral reefs describes a joint effort between government agencies, NGOs, and local communities in safeguarding coral reef ecosystems. Coral reef conservation in challenges and opportunities which describes the challenges faced and  opportunities that exist in protecting coral reefs.

 

Riau Islands Provincial Government held an Focus Group Discussion on optimizing the potential of marine and maritime resources in Riau Islands which was attended by, among others, Ministries and Institutions, Regional Leaders Communication Forums and Vertical Agencies in Riau Islands, Academics, Business Actors, Media and NGOs/NGOs in order to provide various suggestions and strategic roles for optimizing the potential of sustainable marine and maritime resources in the Riau Islands. The geographical condition of Riau Islands is 96% of the ocean which is very strategic in supporting the optimization of the potential of marine and maritime resources which also located on international shipping lanes, directly bordering to Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and Malaysia.