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…
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…
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…
The Selayar Islands boast immense fishery potential, supported by vast ocean areas covering 87% of the region and rich coastal ecosystems. This wealth includes a diverse range of species such as pelagic fish (tuna, skipjack, mackerel), demersal fish (grouper and snapper), and mollusks (octopus, squid), resources that sustain the livelihoods and local economies of coastal…
In 2024, as part of our new Health and Education Program for Coastal Communities in Selayar District, South Sulawesi, we conducted extensive consultations and discussions with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Dinas Kesehatan (Health Office), Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak (Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Office), Puskesmas (community health centers), village leaders, and…
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…