LEAGASEA

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The idea to LEAGASEA was inspired by our travellings through Southeast Asia and the passion for traditional sailors. As so many others we were astonished by the beauty of this region and likewise shocked by the massive plastic pollution these countries are facing. The simple fact of being and living there triggered us to think in new ways about possible solutions and technologies that could help to make a change. Based on this experience and after a research trip for the building of a traditional schooner we decided to open up the project to a community and dedicate the ship to a sustainable mission. To use it as a powerful tool bringing inspired minds together right where solutions are needed.

 

Southeast Asia alone is responsible for more than two thirds of all plastic waste, with Indonesia playing a special role as the second largest emitter of oceanic plastic waste worldwide. A real hotspot and, due to its fragmented infrastructure, one of the most challenging countries in terms of plastics recycling and waste management. At the same time the Indonesian archipelago is one of the most beautiful, precious and valuable ecosystems of our planet.

 

LEAGASEA will support, develop and implement concepts and new technologies to make a significant impact on the reduction of ocean plastic waste, the protection of biodiversity and to raise public awareness about climate change. LEAGASEA manifests the future legacy that our league is aiming for and thus, everybody from LOV members to guests on board are invited to become a passive, active or supporting member. 

 

Our core activities are:

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• fundraising, organization of congresses and workshops, on- and off board 

• support, development and implementation of innovative technologies, economical strategies and processes in the fields of management, recycling, eco-friendly reduction and destruction of plastic waste

• support of local projects, groups and initiatives through knowledge transfer and financial means

• planning and execution of expeditions and research trips

• promotion of environmental awareness through actions, information and production of documentaries

• operation of a marine research platform onboard for data collection, research & analysis, hosting guest experiments and to work as an interactive interface between guests and environmental topics

• sustainable operation of our ship

 

LEAGASEA will be officially launched as an NGO right as the building of the ship commences.. During the construction period of three years, the association will use this time intensively to prepare and activate our sustainable mission.  Which will include:

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• defining and prioritizing fields of work

• integrating various event formats 

• research on technologies, organizations and partners

• establishing a network

• planning and installation a marine research lab on board 

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LEAGASEA will be responsible for the climate neutralization of our trips and flights in cooperation with our partner go2-greenevents. The platform will also plan and manage the ecological use of resources and waste management on board.  This includes:

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• 10 kWp solar power system

• Battery bank to store unused generator and main machine capacities 

• Minimising the consumption of fossil fuels by:

  • smart control of energy-intensive systems such as air-conditioning units

  • use of bio gas for energy-intensive equipment

  • optimization of sail area for minimal machine operating hours