The Gili Eco Trust's mission is to create a sustainable island. To promote eco-tourism amongst businesses, stakeholders and visitors to ensure tourism doesn't create a detrimental effect to the natural environment. We aim to provide a healthy environment for traditional working animals through education of the horse cart drivers, free health and welfare clinics and employing more ethical standards. Along with this we run 2-3 free cat clinics per year with an ongoing TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) strategy to ensure a high standard of welfare for island cats. Also working in the marine environment to restore damaged and degraded coral reefs and to replenish natural fish populations whilst... read more The Gili Eco Trust's mission is to create a sustainable island. To promote eco-tourism amongst businesses, stakeholders and visitors to ensure tourism doesn't create a detrimental effect to the natural environment. We aim to provide a healthy environment for traditional working animals through education of the horse cart drivers, free health and welfare clinics and employing more ethical standards. Along with this we run 2-3 free cat clinics per year with an ongoing TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) strategy to ensure a high standard of welfare for island cats. Also working in the marine environment to restore damaged and degraded coral reefs and to replenish natural fish populations whilst creating a safe environment for tourists and divers to interact with the natural environment without destructive consequences. Working in collaboration with the marine authorities to report illegal ocean disturbances, funding their patrols and educating the local community regarding fishing and anchoring regulations. To ensure that all waste created on Gili T is reduced to minimum levels through education, awareness, consultation, collection, recycling, and transportation. We strive to teach and ensure that waste is managed and separated properly for recycling projects where materials can be transported off the island. To ensure the livelihoods of the local community is enhanced.
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By Cahyo Kurniawan | Project Manager and Coordinator of FMPL
This year reminded us that protecting a small island is not a straight line forward.Just as we reached one of our biggest milestones, the ground shifted beneath our feet.A Moment of HopeAt the end of... Read the full report ›By Sarah Best | Co/Owner Stud Rescue
Low Season Challenges The past few months have been particularly difficult on the island. Visitor numbers have been lower than usual, compounded by periods of wet weather. While income fluctuates with... Read the full report ›By Sian Williams | Project Leader
As the nesting season on Gili Trawangan winds down a little earlier than usual, our rangers haven’t slowed down one bit. If the turtles are taking a break, we’re certainly not —... Read the full report ›
