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 …
Environment
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 …
Earlier this month, developers revealed that they will be building a 182m glass elevator and viewing platforms on the cliffs above Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida. The ambitious project will be the first of its kind anywhere in the world. The project has not been well received by everyone. Many people are highly concerned about …
Earlier this month, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, announced that he will be introducing a new tourism tax in 2024. The tax will be used to protect and promote Balinese culture and the environment, though the Governor has not yet given a specific breakdown of proposed spending. Now government officials are sharing their views …
Officials at Bali’s most famous monkey forests are working hard to ensure that both visitors and wildlife are protected as the island tackles a rabies outbreak. Teams at Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest and at Sangeh Monkey Forest are working to sterilize and vaccinate the monkeys in order to control the population and protect them against …
Officials in Bali have defended the decision to introduce a ‘retribution fee’ for tourists wishing to go snorkeling and scuba diving in the Nusa Penida Marine Protection Area. The new fee, which was introduced over the weekend, has been met with backlash online and on the islands by tour operators. Many tour operators have claimed …