Seacology News: July 2011 Archives
Each year, Seacology honors an indigenous islander who has fought
against the odds to protect his or her native environment. Our winners come to
California to receive the award and share their amazing stories. This event is
always inspiring and memorable, and we hope you will make plans to join us for
our complimentary reception on the evening of Thursday, October 6, 2011, at the David Brower Center in
Berkeley, California. The event is open to all friends of
Seacology.
Our 2011 Seacology Prize Recipient is Irman Meilandi of Mandalamekar
Village on Java, Indonesia. Irman is a courageous environmentalist from the
highlands of West Java. Having grown up in this remote community nicknamed "the
village at the end of the world," Irman returned to Mandalamekar after
finishing college to protect the native rainforests from threats of
clear-cutting. He has convinced the Mandalamekar community to protect
substantial areas of their forests, and has spearheaded tree replanting efforts
and other conservation programs. In recognition of Irman's accomplishments, he
is the recipient of our 2011 Seacology Prize.
Above, Irman speaks to the Mandalamekar community. Photo by Karen Peterson.
