This marine- and land-based pollution study was conducted cooperatively between UNDP Timor-Leste and Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries from both the National Capital and Municipalities of Timor-Leste. This study has laid the groundwork for the preparation of Pollution Control Plans as part of the Integrated Coastal Management Plans for Barique and other locations on the

This hotspot report on marine and land-based pollution provides a guide for the development of various sectors that are interdependent within the framework of integrated coastal management (ICM) in Timor-Leste. It aims to share benefits, experts, and monitoring and evaluation methodology. Indeed, this pollution report is a strategic plan and reflection of our commitment to

This report delved into identifying the sources of pollution and hotspots using DPSIR framework and interviews on pollution perception of the coastal residents of Rote Ndao Regency. While desktop research on the Regency produced meaningful information for pollution hotspot analysis, interviews conducted by the 20 Indonesian surveyors resulted in key findings on sources and residents’