Welcome to Eco Flores, a network organization that seeks to coordinate sustainability efforts on the island of Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia.

On this website you will find information about the initiatives in various fields of sustainability of governmental, non-governmental and private enterprises. We promote networking and sharing of expertise for the long-term sustainability of Flores. 

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A precious jewel in the Indonesian archipelago, the island Flores has a rich cultural history, breathtaking natural wonders and is blessed with exquisite and innumerable options for adventure tourism.

Part of the eastern islands, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Flores is a beautiful, mountainous island stretching 360 km from east to west. It is part of a volcanic belt that stretches from Sumatra through Java and Bali to the Banda sea. The first contact for the Florenese with the outside world was recorded in the 12^th century by Chinese sandal wood traders. In the 16^th century Portuguese traders and missionaries named the place ‘the cape of flowers' for its exquisite underwater world of coral fish and other marine life.

Crystal clear waters, white and pink sandy beaches, jungle and mountains combined with a colorful parallel underwater world makes this a truly remarkable place. 

Photo's courtesy of Mr. Philip Neri

With thanks to Kornelya Agus, Samantha Saskia, Jeanette Oostrum, Arie Marius Saridin and Leonardus Nyoman for translation into Bahasa Indonesia.

Eco Flores Network Congress 27 to 29 September 2012 Labuan Bajo

Congress Objectives:

To share knowledge and experience in support of the sustainable development of Flores. This covers the health of the local environment, the well-being of its population and their interrelation.  

This congress should lead to:

- Defining sustainability issues on Flores at present and in the foreseeable future

- Identifying which expertise is present on Flores and whether such expertise can be used in other locations on Flores

- Which expertise is needed from outside if not present on Flores.

- Future role of the Eco Flores network. Read more...