This issue highlights regional collaborations and initiatives for sustainable development and environmental conservation in the Arafura and Timor Seas (ATS) region. We cover the outcomes of the Senior Government Officials’ Meeting in Australia, which led to the final draft of the ATS Ministerial Declaration for long-term regional collaboration.

Learn about the ATS Strategic Action Programme Monitoring System (ATS SAP MS), a tool designed to track progress and ensure effective conservation strategies. Explore the sustainability of marine and fisheries governance in Indonesia through exit strategy workshops, aimed at benefiting local communities and ecosystems.