MOTIVASI AUSTRALIA MENDUKUNG PROGRAM THE CORAL TRIANGLE DI KAWASAN ASIA PASIFIK TAHUN 2008 – 2012

Abstract

The Asia-Pacific's Coral Triangle is defined by its extremely high marine
biodiversity. Over one hundred million people living in its coastal zones use this
biodiversity to support their livelihoods. Hundreds of millions more derive nutritious food
directly from the region′s marine resources and through local, regional and global trade.
Biodiversity and its values to society are threatened by demographic and habitat change,
rising demand, intensive harvesting and climate change. In partnership with
international conservation organizations and development funders, the governments of
the region′s six countries have come together to develop the Coral Triangle Initiative
(CTI) on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security. The focus of this research is
Australia role on CTI, related to the fact that Australia is not of the part CT state, but
commited very actively and maximum for the CTI - CFF. This research uses International
Organization theory which has been revealed by Peter J. Katzenstein, Robert Keohane
and Stephen D. Krasner. This research is qualitative research which is used by library
observation. The result of this research prove that full commitment Australia in CTI –
CFF is motivated by desire to 1) spread and strengther Australia hegemon in Pacific
region; 2) enchancing and exploring global image in marine research (megadiversity);
3) maintain the ecosystme in the Great Barrier Reef.
Keywords: CTI-CFF, Coral Triangle, Australia in CTI – CFF, Megadiversity.