World Environment Day: ITDC and Locals Collaborate on Coastal Cleanup in Golo Mori

In Golo Mori, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, a coastal cleanup event called 'KolaborAksi: Golo Mori Bersih, Golo Mori Asri' took place on Friday, June 5, 2026. Organized by InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to mark World Environment Day, the initiative aimed to bolster environmental preservation efforts in the area.

The event saw the participation of approximately 50 individuals from various community groups and stakeholders, including the SBU The Golo Mori team, Golo Mori Convention Center (GMCC) staff, local village officials, residents of Golo Mori village, and BUMDes Golo Mori. This collective effort underscored a spirit of mutual cooperation in maintaining environmental cleanliness and supporting the development of a comfortable and sustainable tourist destination.

Wahyuaji Munarwiyanto, General Manager of The Golo Mori, emphasized that environmental conservation is a cornerstone of The Golo Mori's development as a sustainable marine-based MICE tourism destination. He stated that maintaining the area's cleanliness not only enhances the visitor experience but also fosters collective awareness to protect the natural resources vital to the region and its inhabitants. Munarwiyanto added that the 'KolaborAksi' event aimed to cultivate a shared sense of environmental care and responsibility, recognizing that The Golo Mori's natural wealth is its primary attraction and its preservation requires a unified approach.

"We believe that collaboration between area management, the community, business actors, and visitors is a crucial foundation for realizing a clean, sustainable, and enduring destination. With the involvement of all parties, we hope that environmental care values will continue to grow and become a culture that supports the long-term development of the area," Munarwiyanto said. The cleanup focused on the coastal road, parking areas, and Pasir Panjang Beach, a popular spot for locals and tourists. Participants also sorted waste into organic, inorganic, and plastic categories, addressing the significant threat of plastic pollution to coastal and marine environments. Cleaning water channels was also part of the concrete steps taken to preserve environmental quality and support the sustainable tourism appeal of the destination.

“

We believe that collaboration between area management, the community, business actors, and visitors is a crucial foundation for realizing a clean, sustainable, and enduring destination. With the involvement of all parties, we hope that environmental care values will continue to grow and become a culture that supports the long-term development of the area.