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Program Information

  • Funder GoTo Impact Foundation
  • Finance Scheme Grant Funding
  • Category Human Nutrition
  • Location Belitong, Indonesia
  • Duration 12 months
  • Year 2025
  • Emission Reduced

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Berikanesia Lestari is an integrated post-mining revitalization program in Belitung, Indonesia, designed to transform abandoned mining ponds (kulong) into centers of local food resilience. Led by a consortium of Berikan Protein Initiative, Ikanesia Akuamarin, and Selaras Muba Lestari, the program addresses environmental degradation, fish waste management, and nutrition challenges—particularly in Desa Air Seruk and surrounding areas.

Through the rehabilitation of former mining sites for freshwater aquaculture, the utilization of fish waste into affordable fish feed, and community-based nutrition and entrepreneurship interventions, Berikanesia Lestari creates environmental recovery while strengthening local livelihoods, improving nutritional outcomes, and fostering inclusive rural economic growth.

Revitalizing Post-Mining Landscapes into Sustainable Food Systems

Berikanesia Lestari is a circular food system and post-mining restoration program that integrates aquaculture, fish waste utilization, and community empowerment to improve nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

Problem Statement

Post-mining areas in Belitung face interconnected environmental, economic, and nutrition challenges that limit local food security and community resilience.

  • Hundreds of abandoned mining ponds (kulong) remain degraded and underutilized after mining activities.
  • Fish waste from local fisheries is largely discarded due to limited processing and utilization systems.
  • Local communities, especially women, youth, and children, face limited livelihood opportunities and ongoing nutrition challenges.

Solution We Offer

Berikanesia Lestari implements integrated solutions that connect environmental restoration, fisheries, nutrition, and community entrepreneurship.

  • Production of affordable fish feed using fish waste from Belitung’s local fish markets.
  • Rehabilitation of abandoned mining ponds (kulong) for freshwater fish cultivation.
  • Fish processing training for community-based UMKM PMT.
  • Nutrition interventions to support stunting prevention among children.
  • Entrepreneurship training to strengthen local microbusiness development.

Output Program

  • Increased local access to affordable protein with community-led tilapia farming producing 375 kg/month.
  • Improved nutrition for >176 malnourished children.
  • Produced 2 community-made products now available in national market (Sagoo Healthy Noodle & Sagoo Crackers)
  • Increased income of 20 women in Air Seruk Village through value-added production.

Strengthened local UMKM and entrepreneurship capacities to support independent income generation

Berikanesia Lestari is designed to ensure long-term impact by building community-owned systems that continue beyond project implementation.

Turning Local Resources into Sustainable Nutrition Solutions

Berikanesia Lestari develops value-added products by utilizing local fish resources and revitalized aquaculture systems. These products not only reduce waste and support environmental recovery but also contribute to improved nutrition and sustainable livelihoods for local communities.

Key product

Fish Feed Pellets

Fish Meal

High-Protein Sago Crackers

High-Protein Fish Noodles

Fish-Based Abon Products

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