Advocating Oceans: A Summer Fellowship Shapes Understanding of IUU Fishing and Community Resilience in Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia – An immersive legal experience in international law and environmental policy unfolded for a fellow at the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI) this summer, thanks to the support of the GWC and the David Harrison Innovations in Water and Energy Law & Policy Fellowship. This opportunity allowed the fellow to explore the critical confluence of environmental sustainability, maritime security, and human rights in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. During the fellowship, the participant produced a detailed report that addressed the pressing issue of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The research … Read more