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A plan to save Bali’s lost fireflies

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Briefings

Wayan Wardika launched Indonesia's only firefly conservation initiative in 2020 to restore the species, which had vanished from his village after 40 years. His team focuses on breeding fireflies while simultaneously advocating for neighboring farmers to switch to organic farming to reduce pesticide use. The initiative aims to reconnect fireflies with natural habitats, though habitat loss remains a primary driver of their decline. The article was originally published on Mongabay on September 26, 2026.

Key points

• Wayan Wardika launched Indonesia's only firefly conservation initiative called Bring Back the Light in 2020 to restore the species.
• Wayan Wardika is the named actor driving the initiative, which combines breeding efforts with advocacy for organic farming practices.

Context and limitations

The article covers Wayan's initiative and the broader context of firefly decline in Bali. It does not provide specific data on current firefly population numbers, exact breeding success rates, or detailed statistics on pesticide usage across neighboring farms.

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