Bendega

  • April 26, 2026

Awig-awig Sekaa Bendega for Bali’s Indigenous Coastal Community Legal Protection

by Arroyan Suwarno & Muhammad Alzaki Tristi On the eastern coast of Bali, specifically in Seraya Timur Village, the sea is more than just a landscape. It is a living space, a workplace, and a cultural sphere passed down through generations. The local fishers, known as bendega, have long managed the sea in their own…

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  • February 7, 2026

Towards Institutionalizing Bendega

by I Gusti Septiari Ayu, balebengong.id | translated by M. A. Indira Prameswari This article is adapted from Balebengong, a citizen-journalism news portal in Bali. Several Balinese local terms are used, with full explanation provided at the end of the text. Subak is Bali’s notable irrigation system managed by Balinese locals. Meanwhile, bendega serves as…

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  • February 6, 2026

Bali Ocean Days 2026: From Exhibition to Promoting the Livelihood of Bendega

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi | translated by M. A. Indira Prameswari MDPI participated in the annual Bali Ocean Days 2026 to move upon regenerative ocean. We operated both as an exhibitor and a key speaker, highlighting the critical role of Indonesia’s traditional coastal communities, from January 30–31 at the InterContinental Bali Resort. This year’s theme,…

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  • July 25, 2025

Bali Government and MDPI Push for Formation of Bendega Institutions in Karangasem

by M. A. Indira Prameswari Seventy-two fishers, local officials, and academics gathered in Karangasem, Bali, for a multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed at strengthening traditional marine institutions. The dialogue was organized by Marine and Fisheries Agency of Bali, with support from MDPI. The forum agreed to establish Bendega—a traditional fisherfolk institution—in Karangasem. This institution is expected to…

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