Indonesian Policewomen Plant 1,000 Mangroves in Bali to Combat Coastal Erosion
Indonesia's national police (POLRI) collaborated with environmental NGO Seasoldier to plant 1,000 mangrove seedlings at the Mangrove Arboretum Park in Pedungan, Denpasar, Bali. The event, tied to the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) conference in Bali, aims to address coastal erosion that studies say is among the fastest in the world.
On September 24, 2026, Indonesia's national police (POLRI) partnered with marine conservation group Seasoldier to plant 1,000 mangrove seedlings at the Mangrove Arboretum Park in Pedungan, Denpasar, Bali. The event, titled "Environmental Concern: Penanaman 1.000 Mangrove POLRI x Seasoldier," was held as part of the 63rd Annual Training Conference of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), currently taking place in Bali.
Following the planting, the mangroves will be monitored and maintained every two months over the next year, with data made available on Seasoldier's online dashboard. Results will also be published through POLRI and IAWP's official social media accounts and POLRI's online magazine.
The initiative responds to research showing Bali's coastline is eroding at one of the fastest rates in the world. A 2024 study found that between 2016 and 2021, Bali's shoreline shrank from 668.64 km to 662.59 km, retreating by an average of 1.21 meters per year. Mangrove root systems help protect coastlines from erosion while also providing habitat for marine life. Bali Province formally protects mangrove ecosystems under Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2023.
The event was attended by IAWP President Julia Jaeger, Indonesian policewomen, the head of Pedungan village, and the local group Mangrove Ranger. Seasoldier founder Dinni Septianingrum said mangrove planting must be conducted consistently and at scale, alongside scientific research, and praised POLRI and IAWP for bringing representatives from 43 countries to participate directly in the fieldwork.
Things to Consider
This event does not directly affect tourist activities, but visitors to Bali's coastal areas should be aware that some shorelines are experiencing significant erosion, and should check local safety information before swimming or booking beachfront accommodation. Those interested in ecotourism can look into visiting mangrove parks or joining volunteer programs organized by groups like Seasoldier to see coastal conservation efforts firsthand.
Source: ANTARA News Megapolitan