Ambon: Already over 900 students engaged and informed

Even before Mobula 10's first clean-up operations, our local partner LPMK began taking action where real change starts: in schools.

Awareness sessions with students in Ambon. © LPMK

By The SeaCleaners Swiss team
Published on 11.09.2026

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In July 2026, The SeaCleaners and LPMK launched a school programme dedicated to plastic pollution in Ambon Bay. According to the preliminary records from August 2026, over 900 students aged 6 to 18 have already taken part in 8 sessions held across 6 schools, with the active involvement of 17 teachers.

Learning, understanding, and taking action

Our educational materials, developed in Switzerland and then adapted into Indonesian by LPMK, are tailored to the students' ages. Younger children learn about the journey of waste to the ocean, while older students explore waste sorting, recycling, and everyday actions that help curb pollution at its source.

Each workshop includes pre- and post-session questions to assess the knowledge gained. It is a straightforward way to go beyond attendance numbers and evaluate what students truly take away.

From classrooms to communities

The programme also extends to families living near rivers and the Ambon market, offering workshops focused on sorting, composting, and reducing household waste. Our long-term ambition is to roll out this educational programme across every school on the island.

Mobula 10 will soon complement these efforts on the water. On land, the next generation is already taking action.

Source: LPMK awareness campaign report as of 31.08.2026 (preliminary records).