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…
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…
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…
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),…
From 7-9 June 2024, LINI participated in NUSATIC 2024 by setting up a booth and organising a symposium. NUSATIC or Nusantara Aquatic, is an internationally renowned Ornamental Fish Exhibition and Aquatic show held in Indonesia. Recognised as the largest event of its kind in Asia. It showcases marine and freshwater aquarium fish keeping. Since its inception…
On October 5, 2023, a training session was held to introduce the coral guidebook to Indonesian authorities responsible for managing coral trade. The guidebook was developed in collaboration with scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), UK, and the Indonesian Coral Reef Foundation (TERANGI). It serves as a tool for identifying…