Welcome to LINI

Our commitment lies in investing in both people and nature to work towards building a resilient and sustainable future for our shared marine environment.

OUR PROGRAMS

LINI’s core programs encompass two vital pillars: Sustainable Ocean and Community Development. These programs are underpinned by a research-driven approach that empowers us to make informed decisions, and they are complemented by extensive educational outreach that fosters understanding and awareness within coastal communities. Synergy between these core programs, creating a dynamic platform for the conservation and sustainable management of marine resources, ultimately ensuring a brighter future for both the environment and the communities that depend on it.

SUSTAINABLE OCEAN 

The Sustainable Oceans program at LINI Foundation is a dedicated effort to conserve and protect Indonesia’s marine ecosystems. This program encompasses various initiatives, including Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP), the LINI Aquaculture and Training Center (LATC), Locally-Managed Marine Area (LMMA), the Conservation of Endemic Species, Community-based Reef Restoration, Marine Aquarium Project Indonesia (MAPI).

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

LINI’s Community Development program is dedicated to empowering coastal communities in Indonesia. It focuses on capacity building, collaborative management and the promotion of alternative livelihoods. This program is essential in achieving a harmonious balance between conservation and socio-economic development in coastal areas.

With Your Help

COMMUNITY MEMBERS received direct benefits from our community-based initiative

ARTIFICIAL REEF STRUCTURES were built and deployed to restore degraded coral reef ecosystem

HECTARES MARINE AREAS were managed by community members through participatory reef restoration and temporary closure initiatives

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

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From Local Action to Global Forums – LINI’s Activities Across Indonesia and Beyond: Community Empowerment and Collaboration in Early 2025

As we enter a new season of growth and reflection, the LINI Foundation would like to wish all who celebrated a joyful and peaceful Eid Mubarak. May this season bring blessings, health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Empowering Field Staff Through Training at the LATC In February, the LINI Aquaculture and Training…

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Dive into Sustainable Fishing: Interactive Training Empowers the Indonesian Fishers

As we close 2024, we celebrate the commitment of fishers from Bokan Kepulauan Sub-District, Banggai Laut, Central Sulawesi, and Talaga Raya Sub-District, Buton Tengah, Southeast Sulawesi. These fishers have pledged to adopt nets, an environmentally friendly fishing techniques, as part of their dedication to sustainable practices. These marine aquarium fishers recently attended their first-ever training…

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Promoting Collaborative Management for Bali’s Buleleng Marine Conservation Area

For over four decades, the high fish diversity of the coral reefs surrounding Bali has been a vital source of livelihood for marine aquarium fishers, particularly along the coast of North Bali. One key fishing village is Les, where marine aquarium fishers share marine resources with the tourism industry along the Tejakula coastline (27.23 km),…