Bawah Reserve

Located just 150 nautical miles north east of Singapore, Bawah Reserve offers untouched beauty. 6 islands, 3 lagoons and 13 beaches of paradise.
Enveloped by lush tropical greenery and azure blue ocean, Bawah Reserve rests in sheltered carefree seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago.

Surrounded by clear turquoise waters, blue lagoons and coral reefs, this pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area caters to outdoor adventurers with an appetite for indulgence as well as paradise seekers looking for relaxation. Bawah Reserve offers the true meaning of sustainable luxury.

Below listed are some of the property's sustainable initiatives mentioned:

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
Bawaha Reserve is committed to supporting the welfare of locals by hiring locals. 98% Indonesian staff, and 23% of employees come from local communities in the Anambas Islands

WATER CONSERVATION:

Conserves natural groundwater by utilizing water from other sources, including capturing rainwater and desalinating seawater through reverse osmosis. 

Roof solar panels supply all hot water to suites and overwater bungalows.

Waste water is stored, treated, and used to water the organic fruit and vegetables grown in the permaculture gardens.

SOLAR:

Swimsol’s innovative and patented SolarSea system is installed. The setup comprises 18 floating solar platforms, enough to provide the majority of the Reserve’s total energy needs. This has immediately reduced the Reserve’s reliance on fuel and significantly cut CO2 emissions. The estimated CO2 reduction connected to this is 450 tonnes per year, equivalent to 261 one-way flights from London to Jakarta!

FOOD:

The permaculture gardens of the Reserve supply around 40% of fruit and vegetables. The Reserve chooses to grow the vegetables in places where avoidance of clearing the natural vegetation is possible, rooftops, for example. Additional fresh supplies, including fish, come from neighboring islands in the Anambas Archipelago. As for other everyday ingredients, they come primarily from Batam Island and other parts of Indonesia. Only wine, spirits, and a few other specialized items are imported from other countries. This conscious and committed choice to source locally supports the circular economy around Bawah.