Gridanya Mega Laidha, S.H.

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Mega Laidha is a Program Manager specializing in the protection and empowerment of small-scale fishers, blue foods, and law in the Anthropocene. With a strong background in regulatory assessments and policy research, Mega has led critical initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability and equity within the marine and fisheries sectors. Mega’s work includes extensive engagement with government entities, local communities, and international partners, driving collaboration to address key issues such as transparency, fishery regulations, and climate resilience.

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Mega holds a Master of Law from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Environmental Law and Energy & Clean Technology Law. She also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Universitas Indonesia, focusing on public international law and environmental law.

Prior to joining IOJI, Mega was involved in the Illegal Fishing Eradication Task Force (Satgas 115).

Year	Publication Title
2021	The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, December 2019) “IUU Fishing and Associated Drivers”
2021	The Jakarta Post, 7 January 2021 “Sustainable Ocean Economy as the Only Way Forward”
2020	Nature Food, 16 July 2020) “Approaches to Combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing”
2020	AACL Bioflux, October 2020) “The Eradication of IUU Fishing in Indonesia for Fisheries Resources Sustainability by the Task Force 115”
2020	Mongabay, 8 May 2020 “How Indonesia’s omnibus bill may impact fisheries compliance and enforcement”
2020	World Resources Institute, 7 February 2020 “Fast-tracking Law-abiding Ships at Ports Could Help End Illegal Fishing"
2019	Routledge, February 2021) “Corporate Environmental Criminal Liability” in Crime and Punishment in Indonesia
2018	The Jakarta Post, 14 November 2018 “Sustainable fisheries: A legacy to future generations”