More Harm than Good?Francesco RicciardiMay 6, 2013August 23, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiMay 6, 2013August 23, 201701623 An important project for the island of Lembongan is likely to lead to more harm than good. The deployment of...
Is Marine Conservation Taking Hold in Indonesia?Seamus McElroyApril 4, 2013September 6, 2017 by Seamus McElroyApril 4, 2013September 6, 20170401 There are encouraging signs that it really is. The evidence comes from the independent assessment of Indonesia’s 20 year US$...
John HardyRemko TanisApril 4, 2013April 24, 2020 by Remko TanisApril 4, 2013April 24, 20204 2778 Meet John Hardy, Jewellery Designer and Co-Founder of the “Greenest School on Earth”, the Green School in Bali. From bamboo...
suhu protest Legal Protection of Indonesia’s ForestsJulia TchezganovaApril 4, 2013July 6, 2021 by Julia TchezganovaApril 4, 2013July 6, 20210898 Environmental protection in the Indonesian archipelago, while rather bleak historically, has been improving, especially in the last few years. Concerns...
Natural Wildlife Repositories: The Animal Parks of BaliQraved TeamMarch 25, 2013September 4, 2017 by Qraved TeamMarch 25, 2013September 4, 20170580 Visiting an Indonesia-based animal park is the best way to get acquainted with the country’s unparalleled biodiversity spanning 4,800 kilometers...
Olivier Pouillon: Bali RecyclingQraved TeamMarch 12, 2013September 2, 2020 by Qraved TeamMarch 12, 2013September 2, 20203 1805 In the mid-1990s, Olivier Pouillon saw a young child die at an illegal hotel dumpsite. The experience left a deep...
The Biorock Project: Coral Reef Restoration in PemuteranFrancesco RicciardiMarch 9, 2013March 4, 2020 by Francesco RicciardiMarch 9, 2013March 4, 202013425 One of the biggest issues in modern Indonesia is the deterioration of coastal coral reefs, due to many factors like...
Environmental Terrorism in the Mentawai IslandsPhil BriggsFebruary 25, 2013October 20, 2020 by Phil BriggsFebruary 25, 2013October 20, 202001178 An eerie undercover video posted on January 28th that shows coral reefs being illegally bombed for catching fish off the...
Bali’s Sashimi Tuna Journey to the World’ Biggest Fish MarketSeamus McElroyFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Seamus McElroyFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 20173 1750 Five local Indonesian wooden longline vessels enter Benoa harbour within the space of two hours. They have been fishing for...
Aquatic Alliance: Research & Conservation of Manta Rays in Nusa LembonganFrancesco RicciardiFebruary 11, 2013February 19, 2020 by Francesco RicciardiFebruary 11, 2013February 19, 202002039 The Islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are synonymous with wonderful coral reefs, amazing surf breaks, peace and...
The Traditional Fish Market of Jimbaran and Sustainable Seafood ChoicesFrancesco RicciardiJanuary 28, 2013September 6, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiJanuary 28, 2013September 6, 20172 3444 Every visit to a pasar ikan (fish market) in Indonesia can be an unforgettable experience. Not only for the smell...
A Business with No Future: Shark and Ray Fisheries in IndonesiaFrancesco RicciardiNovember 6, 2012September 6, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiNovember 6, 2012September 6, 201711629 Fishermen in Indonesia have been catching sharks and rays for centuries, using traditional boats and artisanal tools. For some families,...
Surfers Come Together to Rescue UluwatuPhil BriggsJuly 31, 2012September 6, 2017 by Phil BriggsJuly 31, 2012September 6, 201701151 If you were one of the reported 250,000 surfers visiting the Uluwatu cliff each year then at an initial glance...
Iconic Island SumbaMatthijs WiggersJuly 16, 2012September 6, 2017 by Matthijs WiggersJuly 16, 2012September 6, 201701054 Jointly moving towards 100% renewable energy Billions of people have no access to (clean) energy. They cook on firewood and...
Dreaming of my Home Near UbudRoderick des TombeJuly 4, 2012September 6, 2017 by Roderick des TombeJuly 4, 2012September 6, 20170674 It’s 11:30 pm on a Tuesday night and we’ve just finished installing some final touches on our emerging eco café...