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.