Following the successful implementation of the first workshop on developing certification schemes for the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM), CFI Indonesia and the Conservation and Marine Services Professional Certification Institution (LSP KJL) proceeded to the next stage through a second workshop held at Swisbell Hotel, Bogor (August 15, 2025).

This workshop focused on reviewing and further developing the draft of ten EAFM competency test schemes. Discussions were intensive, emphasizing the importance of consistency in using scheme templates, determining competency levels, and aligning the schemes with national standards.

The EAFM certification scheme development, facilitated by CFI Indonesia and LSP KJL, was also attended by representatives from WWF GEF Agency (August 15, 2025)

During the plenary session, scheme committees, competency assessors, and experts stressed the need for clear requirements on education, work experience, and field data–based technical indicators. Key topics discussed included verification of basic competency certification requirements, development of evaluation criteria for fieldwork experience, adjustment of training curricula to the needs of the fisheries sector, and monitoring mechanisms to support fisheries improvement actions. Participants also highlighted the importance of establishing standard indicators to measure the sustainable progress of EAFM implementation.

As a concrete result of this workshop, three EAFM schemes were finalized and signed, namely Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Planner (SKM-160-025), Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Implementer (SKM-160-026), and Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Evaluator (SKM-160-027)

In addition, several scheme titles were adjusted to avoid terminology duplication and ensure alignment with national policies. These adjustments cover schemes related to EAFM planning data provision, fisheries data collection, fisheries resource mapping, and senior specialist roles in planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Dr. M. Fedi Alfiadi Sondita, Director of LSP KJL, emphasized that this standardization process is not only aimed at meeting national needs but also opens opportunities for international recognition. He stressed that these schemes will serve as the foundation for fisheries professional certification that is nationally recognized, with the potential for global acknowledgment.

Dr. Adipati Rahmat, Project Manager of GEF-6 CFI Indonesia, added that these certification schemes are crucial for strengthening sustainable fisheries management in Indonesia, which is in line with the government’s ongoing blue economy agenda.

This second workshop marks a significant milestone toward harmonizing national occupational competency standards in EAFM. Moving forward, CFI Indonesia and LSP KJL will continue finalizing the ten competency test schemes and prepare pilot certification trials in the field, as a concrete step in their support for sustainable fisheries management in Indonesia.