"Plastic Trash, Oceans and The Planet"

The SkyBlueSea Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to stop plastic waste getting into waterways and seas. This is via a well-planned program that is focused on waste management and simultaneously changing the public’s mindset to be wiser when using plastics.

Much attention to this issue has been given by the government, companies, and organizations in the handling the problem of plastic waste. However, much waste still ends up in garbage dumps. This in itself is a major issue to which there is no solution as of yet, even though it leads to micro plastics seeping into groundwater, and the plants and animals that make up the food chain.

Furthermore, plastic waste that enters waterways produces a range of new problems. Research (BBC Earth) has shown that plastic kills coral because its surface is a perfect environment for bacteria called vibrio to breed. This bacterium, which is the equivalent to cholera in humans, infects coral like gangrene on human tissue.

There is also a correlation between plastic waste, the ocean, the air, and global warming. The ocean is the largest carbon dioxide (CO2) sink in the world, while coral is an oxygen (O2) producer and a source of life of the oceans.

When plastic waste covers portions of the ocean, it leads to a number of issues. It reduces the amount of CO2 absorbed by the ocean, thus contributing to air pollution and global warming by exacerbating the greenhouse effect.

A rise of 1–2 degrees in ocean water will propagate the floriation of algae on coral, which, in turn, prevents the coral from absorbing CO2 and producing O2. This kills the coral and is called bleaching or calcium remains; it is already happening to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

In addition, oceans stabilize temperature around the globe through streams like the Gulf Stream. Its health and capacity to absorb heat out of the atmosphere must be preserved to avoid global warming.

What Do We Need To Do?

Upstream :

Innovation of biodegradable plastics and placing responsibility on plastic producers and plastic packaging user to solve plastic waste it creates

Middlestream :

Socialization, laws and regulations and alternative solutions to single-use plastic and plastic waste recycling

Downstream :

Incineration that is economical

VISION

Empowering global action for the development of an Indonesian Blue Economy ensuring the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems and the well-being of coastal communities.

MISSION

To raise awareness about marine conservation and ocean protection through public events and community engagement toward a series of key objectives for the future of our blue planet:

  • Reduce marine pollution, notably plastic debris, chemical waste and ocean acidification.
  • Protect coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems as important blue carbon environments.
  • Reverse the overfishing crisis to save endangered species and ensure the long-term availability of resources.
  • Empower and educate coastal communities to marine conservation principles.

Rationale:

  • Global Relevance: Aligns with current global marine priorities, emphasizing ocean biodiversity and governance in international waters.
  • Alignment with Sky Blue Sea Foundation's Vision: Closely connects to the foundation's mission to drive sustainable ocean solutions, advocate international cooperation, and foster marine stewardship.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Relevant for policymakers, scientists, business leaders, international agencies, Indigenous communities, and civil society, facilitating broad-based participation and collaboration.

FOUNDER

Founder

Ar. Paul T. Tan IAI AA

Founder

Paul graduated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1985, majoring in Architecture. Over the years, Paul has accumulated a broad range of skills across a variety of project sizes and types, with recognized expertise in architecture design and planning. His site rationalization, design and attention to detail became the early stepping stones for his  passion for not only to preserve, but also to work with the environment, in his design approach , use of materials and the formation of new architecture.
Prior to returning to Indonesia, Paul has enjoyed studying, living and working in Australia and other countries, for more than a decade. It is here that he learned about the environmental technology that was being developed for water preservation, passive cooling and insulation, solar and wind energy generation and regenerative systems that allow people to live independently from large urban centers. In 1986, Paul founded a Jakarta based architectural design  consultancy firm, named Arkipuri that later became known as ARKdesign. In 2018 Paul founded the Sky Blue Sea Foundation with several scientists, farmers, businessmen, and creative professionals. In its early formative years, Sky Blue Sea held sport events that raises awareness of the impact that plastic waste has on our marine environment.

Founder

Mathius Tan Chung Yi

Founder

Mathius Tan Chung Yi is graduated from University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia as Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Industrial Engineering. Mathius has more than 30 years working experience in manufacturing companies. He has spent the last 20 years running a business in plastic packaging. His knowledge of plastic and plastic related industries is valuable in the quest of better way to utilize plastic without harming the environment.

Founder

Archie Taruma Slamet

Founder

An entrepreneurial leader, change agent and team builder with broad technical strengths, business development and general management skills. Proven ability to analyse business operations and growth opportunities, combined with in-market experience in the Indo-Pacific region, brings strategic and tactical capabilities to improve competitive and bottom-line performance.

Founder

Devy Anggraeny

Founder

As an architect with true passion for interior design, Devy has led numerous multidiscipline design firms focus on architecture, interior and product design mostly for hospitality projects. She has undertaken the longest practice in Indesign Domus Jakarta which has successfully led hospitality projects such as InterContinental Bali Resort, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach Resort and De Paviljoen Hotel Bandung which recently won the best hospitality boutique hotel by Indonesia Property Awards 2019. Some of notable clients for its project including Media Group, Agung Podomoro Land, Trans Property and Investaland.
In terms of her professional capabilities in design and project development, Devy always try to selectively use sustainable methods and materials which embolden clients for a greener movement. As she has more than two decades of experience in interior design, in which interlinks design and human experience, Devy encourages herself to become part of the Sky Blue Sea Foundation and supportively contributes her thoughts from the perspective of human behavior. Her concern for the environment escalate the vision of the foundation to not only create sustainable products and responsible ideas but also provide value and experience for its users.

Board of Director

Founder

Yoke Darmawan

Chairwomen board of directors

Yoke Darmawan is a dynamic Indonesian leader known for her pioneering work in branding, public relations, and human resource development, especially in the fields of hospitality, tourism, and sustainable business. Based in Bali for over 30 years, Yoke is a driving force behind Sababay Winery, one of Indonesia’s leading, women-led wineries, where she has helped transform local winemaking into a globally recognized brand. She is also celebrated as one of the founders of the Borobudur Writers and Cultural Festival, a prominent event that unites creative minds, authors, and cultural visionaries from across the world.

Yoke’s impact extends to the healthcare sector, where she serves as a consultant for Bali International Hospital, championing strategic partnerships and world-class service excellence. As the founder of D&A Consultancy, Yoke has advised numerous hospitality and tourism businesses, guiding them through successful brand building and market expansion. She is renowned for her engaging training programs, inspiring leadership, and commitment to empowering women in business.

Educated in Australia and internationally recognized for her contributions, Yoke continues to foster positive change, promote sustainability, and bridge local wisdom with global best practices across Indonesia’s evolving landscape.

Founder

Pascal Philippe

Secretary General

Graduated from Sciences Po Paris and former deputy attaché of the French Embassy in Jakarta. Strategic Planner at CLM/BBDO and Market Research Analyst at IFOP (French Institute of Public Opinion). Executive partner at Anasia and the BIA Agency, Pascal joined Darmawan & Associates in 2023. Leveraging an extensive local background and a strong network of international relationships, Pascal co-founded the Bali Ocean Days Conference & Showcase and demonstrated his capacity to organize two successful editions as Program Director.


Founder

Adnan Afif

Secretary

Graduated from Trisakti university as an Architect, do specialize in casual furniture design and manufacture for 30 years. The last five years end up as farming expert that do potato Cultivation starting from seeds developing with tissue culture method and several varieties of potato planting.

Founder

Okki Soebagio

Director Of Partnerships & Investor Relations

Founder of Bali Investment Club and Archipelago VC, Okki is the undisputed leader of the venture capital ecosystem in Bali. His expertise in high level fundraising and impact-driven business development is widely recognized and could be instrumental in facilitating our foundation’s access to Indonesian public and private funders.  Okki was a notable speaker at Bali Ocean Days 2025 - Impact Finance For a Sustainable Economy - and hosts one of Indonesia’s most successful meetups (Okki’s Gathering). He has direct access to Pak Hashim Djojohadikusumo and is close to Pak Enggartiasto Lukita.

Founder

Aisha Reynolds

Director Of Scientific & Technical Affairs

Former Ocean Governance & Marine Conservation Officer at Sea Shepherd and Senior Analyst at Monash University’s Climateworks Center, Aquatic Species Team Member at the UNEP Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), Policy & Finance Taskforce Member of the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Indonesia, widely published on climate-ocean nexus, Aisha joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2022 as a Climate Finance Specialist. Consultant for the Bali Ocean Days Conference & Showcase 2025, she has extensive connections with leading NGOs and international institutions. Aisha is well-positioned to elevate the foundation’s academic and scientific credentials to the highest standards. 

Founder

Robert Bonnick

Director Of Marketing & Community Relations

Founder of RiB & Associates, Robert provides strategic planning resources for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in Indonesia. An accomplished international speaker, author, and advisor, he is also the founder of SpeakUp Monday – Destination Indonesia, an award-winning talk show focused on entrepreneurship and social impact. As the charismatic and widely acclaimed Master of Ceremonies for the Bali Ocean Days 2025, Robert has the capacity to mobilize a powerful network of community leaders, notably in the sustainability and technology sectors, to advance and promote our foundation’s programs.

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