This year marks an important momentum for Seasoldier in continuing to strengthen coastal ecosystem conservation efforts across Indonesia. Mangrove Project – Untuk Satu Bumi (Mangrove Project – For One Earth) with CGS International Sekuritas Indonesia returns as a continuous commitment toward a healthier planet and more resilient coastlines.
After previously carrying out mangrove planting activities in 2024 in Tanjung Pasir, Tangerang, Banten; Pulau Untung Jawa, Thousand Islands, Jakarta; Pantai Mangunharjo, Semarang, Central Java; Mempawah, West Kalimantan; and Likupang, North Sulawesi, the initiative moves forward with a wider scope.
This year, Mangrove Project–Untuk Satu Bumi (Mangrove Project – For One Earth) reinforces its conservation commitment, supported by the Indonesia Stock Exchange, through the simultaneous planting of 2,500 mangrove seedlings across five provinces: Tanjung Pasir, Tangerang, Banten; Pantai Mangunharjo, Semarang, Central Java; Wonorejo, Surabaya, East Java; Mempawah, West Kalimantan; and Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi.
Through Mangrove Project – Untuk Satu Bumi (Mangrove Project – For One Earth) in collaboration with CGS International Sekuritas Indonesia, a total of 11,100 mangrove seedlings have been planted across ten provinces since 2022. This number represents more than just a milestone—it reflects the collective effort, consistent fieldwork, and long-term vision to strengthen coastal ecosystems.
For Seasoldier, sustainability means ensuring that every program delivers real impact for coastal ecosystems and the people who depend on them. Each mangrove seedling planted is a small but meaningful step toward maintaining ecological balance, a reminder that humans and nature are interconnected and must be protected together. Conservation does not stand alone; it is tied to coastal community resilience, local economic stability, and protection from natural hazards.
The simultaneous planting in five locations this year is more than a large-scale activity; it reflects how cross-regional and cross-sector collaboration can work effectively. Seasoldier volunteers across different areas, together with employees of CGS International Sekuritas Indonesia, joined the field activities on the same day. This synergy shows that environmental protection becomes stronger when carried out collectively, regardless of regional or professional backgrounds.
This initiative demonstrates that conservation is a collective responsibility. Program success is not defined by a single group but by many stakeholders working together. Volunteers contribute their energy and dedication, local governments provide policy support and site access, nearby communities help maintain the planting areas, and the private sector strengthens the effort through sustained funding. This chain of collaboration keeps conservation alive and growing.
Each planting site also presents its own ecological challenges, from strong currents and muddy substrates to areas threatened by abrasion. Yet all share one essential need: strengthening mangrove ecosystems as natural barriers against various climate-related threats. In several locations, mangroves also serve as important habitats for marine species and coastal birds. Therefore, planting mangroves is not only about increasing vegetation cover but also preserving the many forms of life that depend on these ecosystems.
Dinni Septianingrum, Founder & COO of Seasoldier, stated in a joint press release with CGS International Sekuritas Indonesia, “Indonesia is blessed with vast mangrove areas—one quarter of the world’s mangroves. But this does not mean they are free from threats. Climate change, land conversion, and waste pollution are major challenges in mangrove areas. Consistency and continuity from all parties are crucial because planting alone is not enough. What we do is ensure that each seedling grows well and delivers benefits through continuous monitoring and evaluation.”
Monitoring plays a vital role in the entire conservation process. Field challenges are not always easy, from coastal abrasion that erodes land, waves that damage young seedlings, barnacles that attach to stems and slow growth, and floating waste carried by currents that covers planting areas. For this reason, the Seasoldier team conducts regular monitoring to ensure that the planted seedlings can survive and grow.
In every implementation, Seasoldier does more than just plant mangrove seedlings. Environmental education remains a core element of the program. Participants are encouraged to understand the importance of caring for and monitoring mangrove growth so that ecological benefits can be felt in the long term, from shoreline protection, biodiversity enhancement, to carbon absorption.
Educational activities also include the introduction of ecobricks as a practical way to repurpose plastic waste. Through these sessions, participants learn how to convert non-biodegradable plastic into simple, reusable building materials. This approach helps reduce waste while strengthening awareness that everyone can contribute to environmental protection through small, sustainable actions.
Mangrove Project – Untuk Satu Bumi (Mangrove Project – For One Earth) is more than an environmental initiative; it is a movement to protect Indonesia’s natural heritage. By planting in Banten, Central Java, East Java, West Kalimantan, and Southeast Sulawesi, Seasoldier and CGS reaffirm that conservation can be a powerful collaborative force.
A single mangrove seedling may seem small, but thousands planted together form a natural shield that protects coastlines, filters water, provides habitat for marine life, and offers hope for the future of our planet. Seasoldier will continue to be part of this journey, caring, restoring, and inviting more people to join in, for one Earth that remains alive and thriving.
Writer: Novi Wiji Lestari
Editor: Diyah Deviyanti