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A significant part of SIP’s work involves empowering local communities by providing them with sustainable livelihood alternatives. This is where initiatives like seaweed cultivation workshops become essential. Our ground team recently engaged with the local communities of Selakan and Sebangkat islands in a workshop focusing on seaweed cultivation

Workshop: Seaweed Cultivation: Empowering Selakan & Sebangkat Communities – Basket Making/Cultivation Technique Phase 1 _12/2/2025:

• Purpose:
  • This workshop focuses on providing the communities of Selakan and Sebangkat with practical skills in seaweed cultivation.
  • Seaweed farming is a viable and sustainable alternative livelihood that reduces reliance on destructive fishing practices.
  • The basket making portion of the workshop likely refers to the construction of the frames used to cultivate the seaweed. This is a very important part of the seaweed farming process.
• “Basket Making/Cultivation Technique Phase 1”:
  • It covers the fundamental techniques of constructing seaweed cultivation baskets and the initial steps of the cultivation process.
  • This first phase is incredibly important for the communities to understand the basic principles of farming, before moving on to more advanced techniques.
• Empowerment:
  • By providing these skills, the SIP aims to empower the communities to:
    • Generate income through sustainable means.
    • Reduce their impact on the fragile marine ecosystem.
    • Improve their overall quality of life.
  • Importance:
    • Initiatives like this are vital for the long-term health of the Semporna Islands’ environment and the well-being of its people.

In essence, this workshop represents a practical and community-focused approach to conservation, demonstrating the SIP’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for the Semporna Islands.