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Delphine Robbe and her team at Gili Eco Trust are at the forefront of marine conservation, waste management, and sustainable eco-tourism for the Gili Islands, Indonesia.
Find the full transcription of this episode here.
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As the Gili Eco Trust Coordinator and Project Manager, Delphine Robbe is involved in implementing some impressive biorock technology to create coral nurseries underwater which help restore and rehabilitate the coral reefs.
After coming to Gili Trawangan (the largest of the three Gili Islands) to become a scuba diving instructor in the early 2000s, Delphine noticed the bad state and poor treatment of the reefs and got involved with the Trust to educate fishermen and help the Gili Islands develop a more sustainable tourism industry.
Delphine’s leadership and involvement with the Gili Eco Trust reaches beyond marine conservation, and includes waste management of the island landfill and animal welfare for the island’s horses and cats. Gili Eco Trust runs a range of interesting and valuable marine conservation courses and eco-education tours for tourists and school groups.
Sustainable Eco-Tourism
“The ocean is producing up to 80% of the oxygen we breathe, so don’t stop planting trees but protect the ocean, make it a priority.”
Delphine Robbe on #impact Podcast
How exactly does the Gili Eco Trust’s work create better communities and help restore a healthy ocean? Listen in and you will find out.
Find the full transcription of this episode here.
In this episode you learn about:
- 6:00 – Establishment of the Gili Eco Trust
- 15:30 – How bio rock technology works for coral restoration
- 22:40 – Is eco-tourism actually good?
- 41:54 – How to get involved and become a coral gardener
- 44:00 – Holiday activities through Gili Eco Trust
Featured guests:
- Delphine Robbe | Gili Eco Trust
Mentioned in this episode:
- Delphine’s TEDx Ubud Talk
- Documentaries mentioned in this episode: Chasing Coral, Seaspiracy, Cowspiracy, Mission Blue (all available on Netflix) and Racing Extinction
- More great impactful Podcasts to listen to for SDG14: Water Women, Sustainable Asia, Shark Brain and Global Goals Cast. Join our Clubhouse Live with Global Goals Cast on June 17, 2021!
- To make an impact and donate to Gili Eco Trust HERE.
Helpful resources to educate yourself on the Sustainable Development Goals
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