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Final Discussion of the Octopus Fisheries Management Plan Strengthens the Path Toward Sustainable Fisheries Management

Bogor, 24 July 2026 – Efforts to advance sustainable octopus fisheries management in Indonesia took another important step forward. On Friday (24/7), representatives of the Octopus Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) Consortium—Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari (LINI), Yayasan Pesisir Lestari (YPL), and Japesda—participated in the final discussion of the Octopus Fisheries Management Plan (Rencana Pengelolaan Perikanan/RPP Gurita)…

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LINI’s Commitment at the Our Ocean Conference 2026: USD 20,000 for Community-Based Coral Reef Restoration

LINI participated in the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) held in Mombasa, Kenya, represented by LINI’s Executive Director, Eveline Kurniati. The international conference brought together governments, NGOs, academia, the private sector, and other stakeholders from around the world to make measurable commitments toward protecting the ocean. Since its inception, the Our Ocean Conference has mobilized…

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From North Bali to Australia: Sharing LINI’s Coral Reef Restoration Journey with James Cook University 

How can an artificial structure placed on the seafloor transform into a thriving home for corals, fish, and countless other marine species? This question captured the attention of students and researchers attending Reef Talk at James Cook University (JCU), Australia, on June 18, 2026. During the event organized by ACORIS Club (Applied Coral Restoration and…

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Mentari Bersinar Fish Processing Group (POKLAHSAR) Receives Equipment Grant to Strengthen Local Fisheries-Based Enterprises

Mentari Bersinar, a Fish Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) based in Kahu-Kahu Village, Selayar Islands Regency, has received an equipment grant to support the development of locally sourced fishery products. The grant was provided through a funding program supported by Blue Ventures and was officially handed over on May 21, 2026. The grant consists of…

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LINI Foundation Appoints Eveline Kurniati as New Executive Director

Denpasar, Bali — December 16, 2025 — Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari (LINI Foundation) today welcomes Eveline Kurniati as its new Executive Director, succeeding founder and long-time visionary leader Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley, who passed away recently. The appointment marks a profound moment of continuity and renewal for the organization as it advances its mission to protect Indonesia’s…

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A Story of Resilience: Mina Lestari Group of Les Celebrates More than 10 years together

In the quiet coastal village of Les, North Bali, a remarkable story of transformation has been unfolding for more than a decade. The Mina Lestari Fisher Group stands as an example of what’s possible when communities unite around shared values—resilience, conservation, and innovation. Few fisher groups in Indonesia survive beyond their first few years. But…