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).
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.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS
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…
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),…
Training Technical Workshop for Community Surveillance Group in Popisi Village: Empowering Octopus Fishers to Monitor and to Protect Fishing Grounds
In a significant step towards sustainable fisheries management, the coastal community of Popisi Village in Banggai Utara, Central Sulawesi, has taken the lead in safeguarding its marine resources. A recent technical workshop, organized by LINI in collaboration with local government agencies, equipped a community-based fisheries surveillance group (POKMASWAS) with the essential skills to effectively oversee the…