CERES Global. Indonesia. Living Oceans. 30 March 8 April Ocean Pollution Micro Plastics Community Empowerment Local Action Global Solutions

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1 CERES Global Indonesia Living Oceans 30 March 8 April 2018 Ocean Pollution Micro Plastics Community Empowerment Local Action Global Solutions

2 About this trip: In April 2018 we re travelling to Indonesia to build relationships with oceanic and marine protection organisations to explore the impact of plastic waste in the Indonesian archipelago and what we can do about it. Joined by marine biologist and micro-plastics researcher Abby Barrows, we will uncover local stories, seek action and examine the environmental and human aspects of one of the key environmental issues of our time. This will be an incredible journey of learning, exploring and building genuine friendships and connections with village communities and local grassroots organisations. The trip will also explore how protecting marine environments and reducing plastic waste can catalyse collective action within communities and improve livelihoods. Whilst in Indonesia we will be joined by local members from our in-country partner organisations. The aim is to empower local communities to bring about positive, local action to combat plastic pollution from the bottom up. By joining this trip you will be taking part in a socio-environmental cross cultural exchange, empowering local communities and learning from the front line of one of our planets greatest environmental challenges. CERES Global Internship opportunities: CERES Global are offering a number of internship places in 2018/19 for post & undergrad university students. As a requirement of the internship, students will undertake pre-departure, in-country, and post-trip activities. Pre-Departure Work with CERES Global to identify a relevant research topic based on the upcoming international engagement and in response to community needs in country. This phase will require planning, meetings, and activity conducted on site at CERES in East Brunswick, as well as home based research. In Country Engagements with our partner organisations requiring thoughtful contribution to discussion, cultural consideration, sharing our CERES story, documentation and data collection. Post trip Reporting on the international engagement, findings, recommendations, and details on issues explored and the various needs of communities to meet challenges. Trip Themes: Ocean Pollution: Micro plastics and their influence on marine environments and local communities. Local Action: How local communities are rallying together to overcome one of the key environmental issues of how time with innovative local and grassroots solutions. Community Empowerment: The power of collective action in improving livelihoods community resilience. 1

3 In designing your specific internship, we encourage you to contact CERES Global and we can meet to explore your study interests and skill set to ensure you re gaining the most from the experience, and that you re adding real value to the program partners and beneficiaries. Project 1: Pre Trip - Compiling environmental education resources based on existing CERES Education lesson plans and adapting them to the Indonesian context. This will involve sitting in on a number of CERES Education learning activities and working with Indonesian teachers to adapt and translate documents where needed. During Trip Demonstrate the environmental education activities to partner organisations and work with them too adapt them to the local situation. Post Trip An additional week spent in country with a partner organisation. This could be working with them on their environmental education programs or another identified area. Project 2: Pre Trip - Research into best practice ecotourism models using case studies as examples. Work compiled into a preliminary reference document. During Trip Set up relationships with in country stakeholders on the Island of Palau Sulat and undertake preliminary research into the potential eco-tourism ventures available there. Post Trip - An additional 1 week spent with the local community in Sembulun and on Palau Sulat to design, in close consultation with the local community, a potential eco-tourism model/plan. Project 3: Pre Trip - Desktop research on the impact of plastic waste in the Indonesian archipelago and what is being done about it. Compile findings into a condensed resource pack for trip participants and CERES. During Trip Documentation and recording of impacts of plastic waste. Post Trip Write findings based on pre-trip research and in country observations into a report. Project 4: Pre Trip Preliminary research into the theories and models of behaviour change with a particular emphasis on how this may shift across different socio-economic and cross-cultural contexts. During Trip - In the filed observations on the perceptions of local communities and individuals about plastic waste, perceived and actual barriers to reducing production, consumption and/or harmful disposal. Post Trip - Write findings based on pre-trip research and in country observations into a report. 2

4 Indonesia Partner Organisations and Engagements Engagements in Bali: Commencing in Bali we will visit committed local organisations and groups working towards campaigning, protecting, and respecting our oceans. These 2 days will give us a background to the major issues of plastics pollution in Indonesia and a preview of some local community initiatives in protecting our oceans. R.O.L.E Founded in 2007, ROLE Foundation was created to stop land-based waste from getting into the oceans, and help create sustainable jobs to protect the livelihoods of coastal communities. Through ROLE s Education Centre we provide education, and skills training programs and grassroots community assistance to alleviate poverty and ensure environmental sustainability. Why we need to Act: Indonesia produces around 64 million tons of waste per year. Approximately 50% of this reaches landfill sites, the rest is either burned or illegally dumped and flows into the ocean. This massive volume of waste is now covering the beaches of Northern Australia. A high percentage of Indonesia s population is not aware of the damage done to the environment every day and the resulting consequences. Due to a lack of education on these matters, sustainable behaviour is not yet in the mindset of the general public. Up to 75% of Bali s garbage is not collected by official services. There are only five legal garbage dumps on the whole island. Because it is so far to transport waste, 50% of it is dumped. Makeshift rubbish dumps are everywhere due to poor governance. Education and Research Centre: ROLE Foundation is currently constructing a 1300m2 Zero Waste to Oceans Environmental Education and Research Centre. This will demonstrate machinery and systems that can recycle or use 98% of all waste. Organic, non-recyclables, and recyclables will be separated and converted into materials beneficial for everyday life. This site will also promote sustainable business such as producing of natural dyes, organic cotton weaving, and soap recycling. Coral Triangle Centre CTC is a locally-based non-profit organisation with a regional and global impact. They are dedicated to protecting coral reef ecosystems for future generations. They provide education, training and ensure marine parks within the world s epicentre of marine biodiversity are managed effectively. CTC supports on-the-ground conservation programs through their learning sites in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area in Bali and Banda Islands Marine Protected Areas network in Maluku. They catalyse collective action by leading networks of women leaders, local government executives, private sector champions, who engage and implement marine resource conservation in Indonesia, Malaysia, PNG, Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor Leste. CTC train the people who are in the frontlines of the struggle to protect the coral triangle, building networks, delivering courses, and providing on-ground support for the current and future guardians of the coral seas. 3

5 Engagements in Lombok: Community Development Centre Sembalun Our final days of the trip will be spent with our key partner organisation Sembalun Community Development Centre, a community organisation focused on protecting the local environment through eco-tourism, education and community initiatives. Their main focus is on community development through self-motivated programs and has resulted in a significant change in enhancing the community`s quality of life. Key areas that they work in include education, environmental conservation, organic farming, entrepreneurship, ecotourism, skills development and enhancing creativity. Whilst there we will visit key waste management sites, collect water samples, learn from locals, fishermen and small grassroots organisations about their relationship to the ocean and how pollution is affecting them. Bank Sampah Waste Bank NTB was established in July 2010 with the aim of finding solutions for waste problems, local entrepreneurship development, community empowerment and government support to manage waste and its impacts on the environment. This project is a community-based waste management program providing employment from waste management for locals living in poverty, especially for unskilled and uneducated women. The organization also provides intensive training on how to process organic and inorganic waste and conducts business incubation workshops. For more information contact Sophie or Ben CERES Global Coordinator CERES Community Environment Park Corner of Stewart and Robert Sts Brunswick East p.03) e.sophie@ceres.org.au benedict@ceres.org.au ceres.org.au/global/ 4