200
Biorock
Reef structures
53,000 kg
Trash Removed from the island
5,350
Beach Cleanups run since day one
What Are We Doing ?
Biorock technology, coral gardening and coral propagation, get in touch to learn about the methods behind each one.
Ecotourism tours and information for visitors, even a short stopover can help the island.
Working with FMPL on island-wide waste collection, plus weekly beach cleanups every Friday evening.
Protecting the turtle population with Proyek Penyu and backing projects like Cats of Gili and STUD Horse Stables and Rescue.
How Does It Work ?
The Gili Eco Trust works with local communities, businesses, visitors and divers to raise environmental awareness and encourage simple changes in behaviour that can make a real difference.
Throughout the Gili Islands, we use educational posters, information boards, community activities and hands-on experiences to share practical solutions for protecting our environment. We also work directly with local businesses and their staff, providing training on sustainable practices such as waste separation at source, recycling, composting, reducing single-use plastics and responsible waste management.
But we believe the best way to learn is by getting involved!
Visitors can join our Eco-Tours and Eco-Activities to discover the realities of conservation on a small tropical island, meet the people behind our projects and see our work first-hand. From exploring our Biorock reef restoration sites to understanding the island’s waste challenges, collecting marine debris by paddleboard or transforming discarded bottles through glass upcycling, there are plenty of ways to become involved.
Learn to Protect Our Coral Reefs
We also educate divers and snorkellers about the importance of coral reefs, the threats they face and how to enjoy them without causing damage.
Certified divers who want to go further can join our Introduction to Coral Conservation Dives, learning directly from our conservation team about Coral Gardening and Biorock reef restoration.
For those wanting more in-depth, hands-on training, we offer PADI Distinctive Specialty courses as well as our longer Eco-Warrior and Coral Conservation training programmes, combining theory, diving, reef monitoring and practical conservation experience.
Whether you live on the island, work here, dive here or are simply visiting for a few days, everyone has a role to play.
Learn. Get involved. Change your habits. Become an Eco-Warrior.
Project We Support
There are many projects across the Gili Islands that we are pleased to be able to support. We do not have the resources to manage everything ourselves so we are happy to support individuals who do their bit to make the islands better for all.
Stud Horse Riding
Stud Horse Rescue & Welfare
Stud is a local riding stable dedicated to providing a safe and permanent home for rescued and retired horses on Gili Trawangan. Their top priority is simple: happy, healthy and well-cared-for horses. Through responsible riding experiences, horse welfare education and other activities, Stud helps provide the ongoing care these horses need. All proceeds go directly back towards their feed, veterinary care, rehabilitation and long-term wellbeing.
Proyek Penyu - Turtles
Turtle Nest Protection
Proyek Penyu works to protect Gili Trawangan’s sea turtles from the very beginning of their lives. During nesting season, our team tracks nesting turtles and monitors the beaches for new nests, helping to protect eggs from disturbance, predators and human activity. Nests are carefully monitored until the tiny hatchlings emerge, when we help ensure they have a safe and natural journey from the nest to the ocean. By protecting nesting sites, collecting valuable data and raising awareness among visitors and the local community, Proyek Penyu gives the next generation of Gili’s sea turtles the best possible start in life.
Protect the nests. Safeguard the hatchlings. Give every turtle the best chance to reach the ocean. 🐢🌊
Initiatives
Gili Strong Triathlons
Gili Strong Triathlon
Swim. Bike. Run. Get Gili Strong!
Since 2010, the Gili Eco Trust has been bringing the island community together for our Gili Strong Triathlons — fun, energetic fundraising events combining sport, community spirit and conservation.
More than just a race, Gili Strong is about bringing people together, having fun and raising vital funds to support the Gili Eco Trust’s environmental and conservation projects.
Race for Gili. Race for our reefs. Get Gili Strong!
Refill your bottle station
Refill Your Bottle – Reduce Plastic Waste
To help reduce the huge number of single-use plastic water bottles used on the Gili Islands, we have established a network of more than 100 safe drinking-water refill stations across the islands.
Bring your reusable bottle and refill instead of buying another plastic bottle!
You can find the locations of our refill stations on our social media and choose the one closest to you. Depending on the location, refills are available for free or for a small fee.
It’s a simple action, but when thousands of residents and visitors make the same choice, it can prevent a huge amount of unnecessary plastic waste.
Refill. Reuse. Reduce. 💧♻️