Bali’s struggles with waste management are no secret. There are dozens of initiatives underway to help tackle the problem. Yet, while the government, NGOs, and social impact enterprises work to create solutions, it seems that some companies keep contributing to the problem. Sungai Watch, one of the biggest environmental NGOs in Bali, has just released …
Environment
Leaders in Indonesia have been vocal this year about their vision for establishing sustainable and culturally respectful tourism across the archipelago, especially in Bali. Now, top tourism stakeholders and industry leaders have come together for Eco Tourism Week 2023. As part of a collective effort to support more sustainable and climate-friendly tourism, leaders came together …
Earlier this week the Regency of Tabanan declared a localized emergency following the fire at the Mandung TPA. As of Thursday 19th October the Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has declared a 14-day emergency across the island. The emergency status is in light of the ongoing landfill fires and wildfires, and most …
Landfill fires in Bali’s two biggest open trash dumps are still smoldering six days after the first flames broke out. The fires at Suwung TPA in South Denpasar and Mandung TPA in Tabanan Regency have caused air quality to drop across the island. Now, residents are being asked to store their waste at home and …
As Bali enters day six of landfill fires across the island, leaders in Tabanan Regency have declared a state of emergency. Landfill fires have swept through Suwung TPA in South Denpasar and Mandung TPA in Tabanan Regency as well as Temesi TPA in Gianyar. While these landfill sites are situated away from the eyes of …
The National Disaster Management Agency, Fire and Rescue teams, and communities across Bali continue to battle against raging fires across the island. The first major fire broke out at the Suwung TPA landfill site on Thursday 12th October. As the mountain of trash keeps smoldering, more fires have broken out across the province. The Suwung …
On 14 February 2024, Bali will introduce a new tourism tax that will require all international visitors to the island to pay IDR 150,000 on arrival. At the time of the announcement of the new tax, officials said that the revenue generated would be spent on preserving Balinese culture and the natural landscape. It has …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is the island’s original resort destination. The coastal getaway is home to everything holidaymakers could want and need from a classic beach vacation. From affordable hotels to buzzing nightlife, vibrant markets and shopping streets, and great places to eat, it’s easy to see why Kuta is a firm favorite of returning Bali …
Nusa Penida is one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia. Situated in the province of Bali, the outlying island is home to endangered wildlife like turtles, manta rays, and even critically endangered birds like the Bali Starling. The island has a wealth of natural beauty to preserve, and leaders are taking their role in …
The island of Bali is held in high regard by many for its verdant nature and tranquil crystal-clear coastlines. While this may be an accurate image of the island most of the time, the sad reality is that the impacts of climate change and rising pollution levels are becoming increasingly obvious in Bali. Late last …
It is widely acknowledged that Bali has a problem with waste management. While the Island is synonymous with pristine white sandy beaches, verdant tropical jungle, and crystal clear caldera lakes, the reality is that the island is struggling to protect these ecosystems from the influence of plastic pollution. Leaders and communities across Bali, as well …
Bali may be known as one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world, but the island has also hit the headlines over the last few years for other reasons. Bali’s issues with waste management and ocean plastic are well documented; as huge efforts are underway to make positive changes, the size of the …