Description
The legacy of the Mentawai Bay Development Project is centered on leaving an indelible mark on the world by advocating for transformative environmental and cultural conservation measures. This includes expanding the UNESCO-recognized national park to cover 85% of the islands, thereby safeguarding critical ecosystems and ensuring that logging activities cease within the next decade.
As part of this legacy, the project aims to lay the groundwork for an ecology-first smart society through the establishment of a Green Banking & Finance Centre. This initiative will provide the financial infrastructure necessary to support sustainable businesses, conservation efforts, and innovative environmental projects. By integrating advanced technologies and ESG-aligned investments, the Green Finance Centre will be a catalyst for global environmental stewardship.
Beyond the tangible measures, the Mentawai legacy is about setting a moral and practical standard for the future. It embodies the principle that economic growth and environmental preservation are not mutually exclusive but are, in fact, interdependent. This project will serve as a model for global efforts to balance progress with preservation, ensuring that future generations inherit a world rich in natural beauty and cultural integrity.
The legacy is not just about the past or the present; it is about the future we choose to build together—a future where the Mentawai Islands stand as a testament to what is possible when humanity prioritizes sustainability, responsibility, and vision.
Interacting, growing and learning through cultural & ecological stewardship, and sustainable, ethical development.
Motivating, influencing and guiding the zeitgeist towards a better way to evoke, engage and evolve the human spirit.
Exploring, engaging the best ideas and technologies from around the globe to integrate a more holistic model of coexistence.
Encouraging, enabling and Igniting the vast potential of creative human expression as a cornerstone of our social culture.
Prioritising cultivation of memorable and visceral experiences that foster connection with community, culture and the reconnection to self.
