Komodo National Park Collaborative Management Initiative

Goal: A Well Managed, Self-Sustaining Park protect biodiversity enhance fisheries around the Park maximize benefits to local communities sustainable use of Park’s resources for tourism and education

Foundation for Collaborative Management Initiative The Nature Conservancy presence since 1995 Extensive coral and fish monitoring Community outreach and awareness Sustainable livelihood activities Cross-sectoral patrolling and enforcement

Foundation for Collaborative Management Initiative 25-year management plan: –completed in 2000 –developed from extensive studies and consultations –provides legal framework for management Issues affecting implementation: –limited park management capacity –insufficient resources: $2m estimated budget

Collaborative Management: A Smart Partnership Park authority Local government Joint venture between TNC and Indonesian tourism company - “Putri Naga Komodo” Advisory Council –public sector –local communities –private tourism sector

Eco-Tourism Concession Park authority retains mandate over management and enforcement Concession, operated by joint venture, will: –market Komodo National Park internationally –set entry and other fees (e.g., diving, hiking) –determine carrying capacity limits –collect all revenues directly –invest in enhanced Park infrastructure –implement licensing of dive operations –invest in local businesses, development

Willingness to Pay Transparency Better trails Better guides Better facilities at the entrance Portfolio of activities (snorkeling, diving, kayaking, trekking)

Area for Komodo Concession tourism research & education

Accountability and Transparency All revenues from tourism concession will be invested in Park and local community development Conservation benchmarks regularly evaluated by government, independent auditors, and international organizations (e.g., UNESCO, IUCN)

Funding Current support from USAID, Japan, foundations, private donors GEF grant through IFC of $5m within total expected budget of $15m over 5-7 years Investment costs to improve management and make more attractive international destination Bridging funding while rates increase

Status Wide stakeholder consultations and support in Komodo area Joint venture officially established Support in Ministry of Forestry and other ministries (Tourism, DKP) Agreements drafted and consultations underway Next steps –Complete stakeholder consultations –Ministry of Forestry delegation to KNP –Signing agreements with the government (expected in December)