Merry Wong
Jun 10, 2025
Marriott Business Council Indonesia is proud to announce the launch of the “10,000 Mangroves For Indonesia” initiative, a remarkable display of unity and commitment to environmental sustainability. In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June 2025, this nationwide project will see over 75 Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts across Indonesia join forces with local NGOs to plant 10,000 mangrove trees across key coastal regions, including Bali, Jakarta, Batam, Bintan, Belitung, Lombok, Manado, Labuan Bajo, and beyond.
As the world’s largest archipelagic nation, Indonesia’s vast coastlines are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Mangroves, with their unique ability to shield shorelines from erosion, purify water, provide habitat for marine life, and act as powerful carbon sinks, are crucial to maintaining the balance of coastal ecosystems. More than a tree-planting project, “10,000 Mangroves For Indonesia” is about hope for the future. Recognizing this, Marriott Business Council Indonesia is taking bold, collective action to safeguard the environment and inspire long-lasting change.
A Unified Vision for a Sustainable Future
This campaign is aligned with Marriott International’s Serve 360 initiative, which aims to “Nurture Our World” by investing in natural resource conservation and community resilience. By mobilizing the strength of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio in Indonesia, this initiative marks the first-ever countrywide collaboration to tackle environmental challenges together. By bridging the gap between associates, guests, and local communities, this project seeks to restore vital mangrove forests and reinforces Marriott International’s commitment to sustainable development in areas where they operate.
“This initiative is a powerful reflection of what we can achieve when we come together as one – united in purpose and guided by our values. Through ‘10,000 Mangroves for Indonesia,’ we are proud to live out our Serve 360 commitment, being a force for good in the communities where we operate. It is our collective responsibility and privilege to protect the natural beauty of this wonderful country, while helping to ensure a thriving future for generations to come," said Martin Ehlers, Chairman of Marriott Business Council Indonesia and General Manager of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa.
Making a Global Impact, One Mangrove at a Time
The “10,000 Mangroves for Indonesia” initiative embodies Marriott International’s belief that communities thrive when collective action is taken to protect natural resources.
Bali: In collaboration with Tahura, the planting took place on 30 May 2025, at 7:30 AM on Simbar Segara, Denpasar, where 1,500 mangrove trees were planted to strengthen
the island’s western coastline.
Jakarta: Partnering with Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) and Dinas Ketahanan Pangan, Kelautan, dan Pertanian (KPKP) DKI Jakarta, planting of 1,600 mangrove trees occurred on 2 June 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Mangrove Ecomarine in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, within the Mangrove Ecomarine Area, a vital green space for mangrove education and ecotourism amid Jakarta’s urban landscape.
Across Indonesia: Various local NGOs, including DMC - Disaster Management Centre, K.Taruna Tanjung Kelayang and Sekolah Alam Anak Pasir will lead mangrove planting in multiple coastal locations in May and June 2025, where approximately 8,500 trees will be planted in regions such as Sekotong (Lombok), Komodo National Park (Labuan Bajo), Subang (West Java), Nongsa Beach (Batam), Tanjung Kelayang (Belitung), Treasure Bay (Bintan), Surabaya, and Medan.
Join Us in Making a Difference
To learn more about the initiative or participate, please visit @marriottindonesia.bc on instagram. To learn more about how Marriott International is empowering communities, visit Serve360.marriott.com.