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January-March 2012 (Click on the title for more information)
65	Coral Triangle Initiative Launches Climate Change and Adaptation Learning Network
64	Malaysia Completes Zoning Plan for Its Largest Marine Protected Area
63	CTI Course on Climate Change Adaptation Spurs Region-wide Action
62	Conservation Efforts Boost Endangered Sea Turtle Population in the Coral Triangle
61	Coral Triangle Initiative Interim Regional Secretariat Team Grows in Strength and Numbers
60	US CTI Support Program Launches Innovative Approach to Managing Marine Protected Areas across the Coral Triangle

October - December 2011
59	Tourism Industry Leader Leads Sustainable Seafood Drive in Malaysia
58	Coral Triangle Initiative Launches Official Website and Online Information Hub
57	Community Leaders from Indonesia and Timor-Leste Learn to Use New Tool Kit for Climate Change
56	Coral Triangle Atlas Hits Record Number of Users
55	Ministers of the six Coral Triangle Countries Adopt Agreement Establishing Permanent Secretariat
54	Coral Triangle Countries Adopt Region-Wide Early Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation
53	Business Partnerships Showcase Innovative Technologies to Conserve Coral Triangle Resources.

July-September 2011
52	Coastal Communities in Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Learn to Adapt to Climate Change.
51	Six Coral Triangle Countries Agree to Common Approach to Tackle Overfishing.
50	Solomon Islands Mayors Sign Landmark Pact to Protect Environment and Coastal Resources.
49	Women in Malaysia and Timor-Leste Earn More Income and Reduce Pressure on Fisheries.


April-June 2011/td>
48	USAID Strengthens Drive Against Destructive Fishing Activities in the Philippines.
47	USAID Joins Forces with the US Navy and NOAA to Equip Timor-Leste with Tools to Implement Sustainable Fisheries Programs.
46	Coral Triangle’s Local Government Leaders Pledge to Protect Marine Resources.
45	Coral Triangle Countries Move Forward on Region-Wide System of Marine Protected Areas
44	Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) Countries Take Action to Adapt to Climate Change


January to March 2011
43	CTI Regional Learning Network Design Initiated
42	US Ambassador to Malaysia visits proposed Marine Park in Sabah.
41	Gazettement of Proposed Marine Park in Malaysia Gains Government Support.


October-December 2010
40	USAID Supports Eco-Tourism to Reduce Climate Change Risks in the Philippines
39	USAID and NOAA Strengthen Indonesia’s Capacity to Protect Marine Biodiversity
38	Indonesia Declares Ocean Waters around Nusa Penida as Protected Area
37	Solomon Islands Develop Climate Change Adaptation Plan
36	Coral Triangle Countries Collectively Strengthen Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change
35	Coral Triangle Region Confront Growing Threats from Live Reef Fish Trade
34	Solomon Islands Strengthens Legal Capacity to Protect Marine Resources


July-September 2010
33	USAID Rallies Commercial Fishers to Conserve Marine Resources in Malaysia
32	USAID Tackles Illegal Fishing in the Coral Triangle
31	Coral Triangle Countries Learn Innovative Fisheries Management Tools from US Training
30	Philippine Municipality Tackles Live Reef Fish Trade at the Community Level
29	Captured Rare Fish Released Back to the Wild
28	New Marine Management Plan Will Protect Sea Turtles in Indonesia


April-June 2010
27	Volunteers Plant Mangroves to Prevent Coastal Erosion in the Philippines
26	Philippine Coast Guard Learns Rescue Techniques to Save Stranded Marine Wildlife
25	US Training Provides Coral Triangle Countries with Tools to Adapt to Climate Change
24	Coral Triangle Countries Cooperate in Developing a Regional Marine Protected Area Network
23	U.S. Commerce Secretary Highlights U.S., Indonesia and Coral Triangle Initiative Efforts to Prevent Illegal Fishing
22	Philippine Coastal Municipality Launches Monitoring Program to Reduce Overfishing
21	USAID Prepares “Wildlife Wardens” to Protect Malaysian Marine Park


January-March 2010
20	Timor-Leste Government Turns Learning Into Action to Prevent Illegal Fishing Activities
19	Marine Resources Outreach Campaign Launched in Timor-Leste Coastal Communities
18	Mangrove Nursery Established to Sustain Conservation Hotspot in Philippines
17	Four Public-Private Partnerships Signed at First CTI Business Summit


October-December 2009
16	Coral Triangle Highlighted During Copenhagen Climate Change Talks
15	Indonesian Local Governments Promote Coastal Resources Management
14	Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines Launch Joint Plans to Protect the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Eco-Region
13	Indonesia to be Location of Permanent CTI Regional Secretariat
12	Asian Industry and Government Stakeholders Develop Roadmap to Address Live Reef Fish Trade
11	Coral Triangle Atlas Website Provides Real-Time Information for Decision Makers
10	Timor-Leste Learns How to Manage Marine Resources from its Indonesian Neighbor
9	CTI Regional Governance Structure Confirmed


July-September 2009
8	Stakeholders Tackle the Live Reef Fish Industry in the Philippines
7	Indonesia Unveils Geographic Priority Areas to Manage Marine Resources
6	The Philippines Improves Tools to Measure Management Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
5	Philippine Government Officials Tackle Destructive Live Reef Fish Trade Practices


April-June 2009
4	USAID Launches Regional Exchange Program to Strengthen Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management across the Coral Triangle
3	Indonesian Students Learn Value of Coral Reefs
2	Additional $1.6 Million Support to Coral Triangle Initiative Announced
1	Leaders of Six Countries Sign Summit Declaration Launching the Coral Triangle Initiative