KODAERAL I and YAKOPI Strengthen Synergy to Safeguard Mangroves and Coastal Economy
Naval Regional Command I (Kodaeral I) and the Indonesian Coastal Conservation Foundation (YAKOPI) have agreed to strengthen their partnership in safeguarding mangrove ecosystems and supporting coastal community welfare. In a meeting led by Rear Admiral TNI Deny Septiana, S.I.P., M.A.P. at Kodaeral I Headquarters, Belawan (23/9), YAKOPI presented its achievements in mangrove restoration, community engagement, product development—including the flagship Nypah Sugar—and routine Mangrove Patrols. Kodaeral I expressed full support for these initiatives, emphasizing that the collaboration will not only accelerate environmental conservation but also improve coastal livelihoods and enhance maritime security. A Cooperation Agreement (PKS) is scheduled to be signed in October to formalize this joint commitment.
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We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to climate change mitigation and community empowerment through the restoration of ecosystems, particularly in coastal and mountainous regions, and the training of communities through the use of natural resources. Our programmes focus on restoration, education, monitoring, agroforestry, human resource development, green growth and biodiversity.
What We Do?
Restoration
Restoration helps to restore damaged or degraded ecosystems, such as forests, wetlands and coral reefs, which are important for biodiversity and can help reduce the risk of floods, landslides and storms.
Awareness
Our awareness-raising programmes aim to increase people’s understanding of environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity, encourage active participation in environmental protection efforts and support wise decision-making, promote creative thinking and solutions to environmental challenges, and prepare people for natural disasters and urgent environmental changes.
Livelihood
Livelihoods programmes are one way of achieving a balance between human well-being and environmental conservation, ensuring that communities can live sustainably while conserving natural ecosystems and building economies that are more resilient to environmental and global economic changes.
Research
Research helps us to better understand environmental issues, including causes, impacts and potential solutions, as well as innovative inventions that can address environmental challenges, such as green technologies and sustainable practices.
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Batu Bara, July 19, 2025 — As part of the 2025 Mangrove Culture Festival celebrations, Yayasan Konservasi Pesisir Indonesia (YAKOPI) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Batu Bara Regency. The signing ceremony took place at the Ecotourism Area of Pantai Sejarah, the central venue of the festival and a symbolic site reflecting the commitment to conserving coastal ecosystems in North Sumatra.
The MoU was signed by YAKOPI Director, Mr. Eling Tuhono, S.Pd., M.Si., and Batu Bara Regent, Mr. H. Baharuddin Siagian, S.H., M.Si., signifying the beginning of a strategic collaboration focused on environmental conservation, mangrove restoration, and sustainable community empowerment in coastal areas. The MoU signing was a key highlight of the 2025 Mangrove Culture Festival—a vibrant event showcasing local arts and culture while delivering a powerful message on the importance of coastal ecosystem protection. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including local government officials, community organizations, students, and environmental groups, making the moment especially inclusive and impactful.
In his address, Regent Baharuddin Siagian conveyed his sincere appreciation to YAKOPI for its dedication in coastal environmental preservation. He reaffirmed the Batu Bara Government’s full support for environmental initiatives and its readiness to collaborate on sustainable environment and economic programs. YAKOPI Director Eling Tuhono emphasized that this partnership lays a crucial foundation for reinforcing conservation efforts especially in coastal areas. He highlighted that public events like the Mangrove Culture Festival play a vital role in fostering environmental awareness and encouraging community engagement across all societal levels. Cultural approaches also can be one of the ways to spread the environmental messages in a more relatable and easily acceptable by all parties. Through this partnership, YAKOPI and the Batu Bara Regency Government affirm that environmental conservation is not the responsibility of one party alone but a shared duty that requires the involvement of all layers of society. It is hoped that this collaboration will continue to grow and serve as an inspiration to pursue development that harmonizes environmental preservation with community welfare.
With a spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility, coastal ecosystems can be preserved to sustain both present and future generations.
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Mangrove Forest
Mangroves play an important role in protecting the coast from storms, waves, and wind. Strong winds and seawater intrusion can be mitigated by mangrove stands, which can protect settlements, buildings, and agriculture. Mangroves have also been shown to play an important role in storm protection. Mangrove roots can bind to and stabilize mud substrates, trees can reduce wave energy and slow currents, and vegetation as a whole can trap sediment (Davies and Claridge, 1993 and Othman, 1994).