Originally established in 2002 to protect the Gili Matra marine reserve from destructive fishing practices, the Gili Eco Trust has grown and expanded its activities from marine conservation to waste management, sustainable eco tourism and animal welfare.
From 2004, Gili Eco Trust started the Biorock project, creating artificial reefs and restoring the natural habitat of thousands of fish in previously destroyed areas of reef. Now, we also supervise responsible waste management on Gili Trawangan of more than 500 businesses from daily collection to processing recyclable materials and transporting them off the island.
Alongside these huge campaigns, there is a lot going on with smaller environmental projects , such as working horse healthcare clinics since 2009 and educational workshops and lessons in school for kids, tourists and hospitality staff.
Mission
Our mission is to create a sustainable island. To promote ecotourism and provide a healthy environment for working animals. To restore our coral reefs and to replenish our natural fish populations. To ensure that all waste created on Gili T is reduced to minimum levels and managed and separated properly for recycling projects where materials can be transported off the island.
Goals
Restore and protect the coral reefs around the Gili islands by building more Biorock structures, installing moorings to prevent further anchor damage and provide education and marine workshops to successfully transplant juvenile corals back to damaged reefs.
Prevent and manage waste and rubbish on Gili Trawangan by recycling and educating both locals and tourists. (Get ready for our GETWasted event 2019 for ALL Gili businesses)
Clean up Gili Trawangan by organizing weekly beach clean-ups every single Friday 5-6pm at a different location.
Reducing the amount of plastic on the island by motivating businesses to provide water refill stations and get locals and tourists to stop buying bottled water,.and encouraging the ban of plastic bags and single use items such as straws and takeout containers.
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