A Global Model for Oceanic Preservation & Eco-Education Earth Fund Conservation Campus

Executive Summary

We propose that the Bezos Earth Fund support the acquisition and transformation of a pristine Indonesian island into a world-leading research and learning center. This campus will serve as a blueprint for low-impact, high influence conservation in the Coral Triangle, advancing oceanic preservation and eco-education on a global scale.

The Vision

➡Transform the island into a hub for eco-education, marine biology & ocean science

➡Preserve one of Southeast Asia’s most ecologically significant regions

➡Establish a permanent no-take marine reserve

➡Launch a global fellowship and youth learning residency

➡Support coral reef protection and eco sytem marine research

Proposal in Brief

➡Acquire the 153-hectare island

➡Establish the “Earth Marine Park & Conservation Campus”

➡Construct infrastructure: solar farm, desalination plant, housing & campus facilities

➡Formalize educational partnerships with ASU, Earth U, OceanX, and Indigenous marine knowledge keepers Integrate with global ocean data platforms, satellite reef monitoring, and coral gene banks.

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