Every August 17, Indonesians come together to celebrate Independence Day. Across the country, communities mark the occasion with a variety of activities, including traditional games and competitions that have become an integral part of Independence Day celebrations. This year, LINI joined the coastal community of Les Village, Tejakula, Bali, in celebrating the spirit of independence….
The Director of Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari (LINI), Eveline Kurniati, was invited to share LINI’s experience at the Regional NGO Cooperation Forum for Sustainable Coastal Community 2026 in Haikou, Hainan, China. The forum was followed by the Beigang Community Workshop, providing an opportunity for further knowledge exchange and collaboration on sustainable coastal community development. Organized by…
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)…
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…
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…
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…