Phase 1
Focused on stakeholder engagement and building a shared foundation for collaboration.
Welcome to Indonesia Tuna Consortium
We are a multi-stakeholder platform supporting implementation of Indonesia’s Tuna Harvest Strategy through collaboration across science, policy, markets, and communities.
ABOUT US
The Indonesia Tuna Consortium (TC) is a collaborative platform that brings together government, industry, civil society, researchers, and fishing communities to support implementation of Indonesia’s Tuna Harvest Strategy (HS).
Coordinated by Resonance, the Consortium consists of Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI), Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), Marine Change, Fair Trade USA (FTUSA), and Yayasan IPNLF Indonesia (YII), bringing together expertise across fisheries science, market development, traceability, and community engagement.
We support the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) by strengthening fisheries data systems, providing technical input, and facilitating coordination across stakeholders involved in tuna fisheries governance.
OUR APPROACH
We support sustainable tuna fisheries management across Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs) 713, 714, and 715 in Indonesia, including Sulawesi, Maluku, North Maluku, Papua, and surrounding archipelagic waters.
The Consortium supports:
- Harvest Strategy implementation
- Fisheries data and traceability systems
- Fisheries institutions and coordination
- Market engagement and responsible sourcing
- Community participation and livelihood resilience
We work across government agencies, industry, researchers, civil society organizations, and fishing communities to help strengthen science-based fisheries management, healthy tuna stocks, and transparent supply chains.
FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE
Our work has evolved through multiple phases.
Phase 2
Supported the development and adoption of Indonesia’s Tuna Harvest Strategy, initiated by the Government of Indonesia through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and developed with partners, contributing to its translation into a science-based policy framework.
Phase 3
Focuses on implementation, translating Harvest Strategy into action through stronger governance systems, improved fisheries data, market engagement, traceability, and community participation.
Today, we support implementation efforts across Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs) 713, 714, and 715 through collaboration with government agencies, industry associations, researchers, universities, and coastal communities.
MEMBERS
Our consortium consists of five organizations with complementary expertise across fisheries science, market development, and community engagement.
Supports coastal communities and small-scale tuna fisheries through fisheries data collection, traceability initiatives, and fisher engagement.
Provides scientific expertise to support sustainable fisheries management, including stock monitoring, vessel tracking, and Harvest Strategy implementation.
Advances sustainable pole-and-line and handline fisheries through traceability, market engagement, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
Supports sustainable fisheries through investment strategies, supply chain improvements, and Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs).
Promotes responsible supply chains and fisher livelihoods through certification, cooperative strengthening, and social responsibility standards.
The Consortium is coordinated by Resonance, which supports alignment, communication, and coordination across members.
TUNA TALKS
Tuna Talks is our flagship dialogue and engagement platform that brings together government, industry, researchers, civil society, and seafood stakeholders to discuss the future of sustainable tuna fisheries.
What began as a dialogue platform has evolved into a broader space for knowledge exchange and international engagement, connecting Indonesia’s fisheries reform efforts with global conversations on traceability, responsible sourcing, coastal livelihoods, and sustainable seafood trade.
Tuna Talks reflects Indonesia’s growing role in advancing practical and inclusive approaches to sustainable tuna fisheries governance.
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Empower Your Business
Partnering with Tuna Consortium, helps private sector stakeholders in
Ensuring Sustainable Sourcing
Access to a stable supply of sustainably managed tuna to meet global market demands.
Building Resilient Supply Chains
Reducing the risks of overfishing, supply volatility, and market disruptions.
Strengthening ESG Commitments
Achieving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets with measurable results.
Enhancing Brand Reputation
Aligning business with sustainable practices that resonate with modern consumers.
Driving Innovation
Collaborating with cutting-edge solutions for traceability, stock management, and responsible fisheries.
Latest Event
Tuna Talks 2026
From Ocean Science to (Pop) Culture: Reimagining Indonesia’s Tuna Future
NGO CSW Forum 2025
Empowering Woman, Securing The Future of Climate-Resilient Tuna Fisheries
Tuna Talks 2025
WORLD TUNA DAY Exploring Tradition, Heritage & Sustainability in Indonesia’s Tuna Fisheries
Tuna Talks 2024
Embodiment of Harvest Strategy in Tuna Fisheries Management for Sustainable and Equitable Aquatic Food System
Tuna Talks 2023
Interfacing Science and Management for Sustainable and Regenerative Fishery