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 Sarah Best | Co-Owner Stud Rescue
We are pleased to report that both Mamba and Rainbow continue to enjoy their well-deserved retirement at Stud Horse Riding. Both ponies remain happy and in good health, and it is wonderful to see them... Read the full report ›By Sian Williams | Project Leader
Bright news for the end of the turtle nesting season: we are officially a registered Yayasan! One of our biggest milestones this year has been becoming a registered Yayasan (foundation). We’ve... Read the full report ›By Sarah Best | Co-Owner Stud Rescue
A Busy Few Months at Stud It has been a busy few months at Stud Horse Riding & Rescue. We are currently in the middle of high season, which means there is plenty happening around the stables. As... Read the full report ›
