Following accusations that the tides of plastic trash washing up on Bali’s beaches can be traced back to East Java, Indonesian leaders are launching an investigation. During the rainy season in Bali, tonnes upon tonnes of ocean debris and inorganic waste washed up on Bali’s busiest tourist beaches. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Governor of …
Environment
Rainy season has officially arrived in Bali; the rains have been pouring for weeks, and now the next most inevitable phenomenon has arrived: the tides of plastic waste. Typically, the tides of plastic trash and ocean debris first arrive in December, but this year the waves are already bringing the trash to shore. The worst …
Leaders in charge of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have acknowledged that significant improvements are needed. The situation at Kuta Beach has been described by some as ‘increasingly dire’, and leaders are keen to ensure that sustainable solutions can be implemented as quickly as possible. The Regent of Badung, Adi Arnawa, has spoken …
In light of September’s devastating flooding, Bali is on a mission to prepare for the monsoon season as quickly as possible and to take serious steps to support the environment, helping ensure the island is as future-proofed as possible. On Wednesday, 10th September, and the days that followed, Bali saw the worst flooding in over …
Bali is urged to renew its commitment to protecting green landscapes and the island’s cultural heritage. The calls come from respected tourism professor Dr. I Wayan Suardana, SST.Par., M.Par., from Udayana University in Denpasar. The lecturer is urgently calling for leaders to protect Bali’s forest and upstream landscapes as development in coastal regions booms. Speaking …
Recent flooding in Bali left vast swathes of Denpasar and Badung regencies devastated. With thousands of families experiencing damage to their homes and businesses, as well as massive damage to infrastructure, the incoming monsoon season will pose a severe test for communities across Bali, including the tourism industry. Typically, the monsoon season in Bali arrives …
The Buleleng Regency Government has confirmed that it has collaborated with the Indonesian National Armed Forces to install and plant a new coral reef and floating fish aggregating devices off the north coast of Bali. Not only will these efforts impact the marine ecology, but they are also set to benefit impoverished local livelihoods and …
Some of Bali’s most popular hotels have been issued with an ultimatum by the Indonesian Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq. The government minister has called on tourism leaders to take responsibility for the waste that their business operations create, and he has issued top hotel owners with a clear objective. During a meeting chaired …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed that new policies will be brought into legislation to better control the conversion of agricultural land and wild landscapes on the island into commercial and residential properties. The announcement comes as Bali remains in an official state of emergency following devastating floods in the last six days. Data shows that …
Over the last 2 years, beach cleaning robots have been trialed in some of Bali’s top resorts by major hotel brands. Now local leaders are sharing their hopes that these high-tech hoovers could help change the way in which the island’s most popular beaches are maintained. The Deputy Regent of Badung, Alit Sucipta, has this …
Food is life in Bali! Every aspect of the day is low-key oriented around the next meal, whether you’re a local or a tourist. For visitors exploring Bali for the first time, it’s essential to know a little about where your food is coming from. For centuries, Bali has been an island of abundance. From …
Bali and Indonesia as a whole sit within the Pacific Ring of Fire. This region of the world is home to hundreds of volcanoes and is vulnerable to seismic activity. Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Agung and Mount Batur, both of which tourists can trek during their visits to the island. Bali, …