Our Projects
On this page you can learn more about our projects in Raja Ampat (Southwest Papua, Indonesia), which we are realising in close cooperation with local partners.
Local products from Raja Ampat
Tourism is an important source of income for many people in Raja Ampat. However, tourism activities can quickly jeopardise the ecological balance of this sensitive environment. As the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the dependence of local communities on tourism, Reef Guardian began working with local partners to support the marketing of sustainable local products from small producers as an alternative source of income. Among other activities, a small shop in Waisai has been opened to sell local products.
Revitalisation of a coral reef
Reef Guardian supports a local initiative to revitalise a deteriorated coral reef and to replant mangroves along the shoreline of Dayan, off the coast of the main island of Batanta. Furthermore, seagrass beds will be restored to provide a feeding ground for dugongs living in the area.
Environmental education of youth
Since 2024, we have been supporting the school of Child Aid Papua, where high school and vocational school students attend environmental education classes to learn more about the nature and ecology of Raja Ampat. Acting as multipliers within their families, these students help raise overall environmental awareness among the local population.
