Bali may be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and one of the most beautiful, too, but scratch beneath the surface, and holidaymakers quickly see that the island needs some drastic changes. Many people in Bali hope that tourism can be a force for good, especially when big tourism businesses invest …
Environment
Policy advisers and academics in Bali are calling for a serious reconsideration of the province’s announcement to ban single-use plastics, with a specific focus on the ban on bottles under 1 liter. Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced the new policy as part of a mission to clean up Bali, including its top tourism resorts, by …
Leaders in Bali’s busiest tourism region have committed to making major strides in combating the island’s waste management issues. Every year, thousands of tons of plastic waste and ocean debris wash up on Bali’s most popular tourist beaches, but a simple solution could soon change everything. Badung Regency, home to top resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced a new policy that will crack down on businesses on the island that are deemed to be polluting the environment. As stipulated in his Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025 concerning the Bali Clean Waste Movement, the Bali Provincial Government is forcing businesses to hold much more responsibility for …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has signed an agreement with the Central Statistics Agency of Indonesia, committing to work together to develop sustainable tourism in the country, especially in tourism hotspots like Bali. Minister Wardhana, has signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and the Central Statistics …
Bali has just welcomed its new Governor, Deputy Governor, and Regents for another five-year term. As the new cycle formally gets underway, leaders are committing to new promises and targets for the community of Bali. Naturally high on the list of priorities are waste management, traffic congestion, and tourism. The new Regent of Badung, Wayan …
Bali’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency has confirmed the release of five adult Hawksbill turtles in Nusa Penida. The turtles were rescued from wildlife poachers and underwent a serious rehabilitation process before returning to the wild. Marine adventures in Bali have been named among the top seven adrenaline-pumping destinations in the world by travel booking platform …
Bali has confirmed that through the monsoon season to date, over 3,000 tonnes of ocean debris and trash have been cleared from the island’s most popular tourist beaches. During the monsoon season, from late November to early April, tides of trash land upon Bali’s southern coast almost every day. The Badung Regency Government has confirmed …
Construction teams have shared an update about what has been happening down at the Uluwatu Sea Wall project. The controversial project was initially cited as a way to help conserve the limestone cliffs around Uluwatu Temple from cracks, erosion, and potential collapse. Yet, many feel that the project has done more harm than good. According …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism announced earlier this month that it would be launching a Clean Tourism Movement to help protect the natural landscapes surrounding some of the country’s most popular tourism destinations. The pilot program is now underway, and activities will kick off in Bali over the weekend. The Clean Tourism Movement is designed …
Bali Police have been speaking to the media about the impact that environmental degradation could have on the island’s tourism industry. Bali, as a destination, is synonymous with pristine white sandy beaches, wild green jungles, and vast expanses of rice paddies, not to mention stunning coral reefs and active volcano peaks. The Regional Police Chief …
In 2024, Bali recorded an incredible 582 earthquakes. While the vast majority of these were below 3.0 in magnitude, the public is urged to be up to date with what to do in the event of an earthquake or other natural disasters in the province. Bali Province is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, such as …