Nixon Watem - Environmental Education Activist in Kofiau, Raja Ampat, West Papua

Before knowing the importance of nature conservation. Nixon and many other communities in Kofiau, including fishermen who are not environmentally friendly, look for fish using tuba roots, potassium and even bombs. In addition, live coral is taken for house foundations using iron and crowbars. At that time they wanted it to be easy so they didn't realize that this practice was wrong and threatened the sustainability of the ocean, where we live. However, with YKAN's tireless assistance, they realized that what they were doing had to stop. Now the people of Kofiau are aware that using nature must be wise and sustainable.

Before knowing the importance of nature conservation. Nixon and many other communities in Kofiau, including fishermen who are not environmentally friendly, look for fish using tuba roots, potassium and even bombs. In addition, live coral is taken for house foundations using iron and crowbars. At that time they wanted it to be easy so they didn't realize that this practice was wrong and threatened the sustainability of the ocean, where we live. However, with YKAN's tireless assistance, they realized that what they were doing had to stop. Now the people of Kofiau are aware that using nature must be wise and sustainable.