Tourists in Bali’s Nusa Penida who had booked a bucket-list snorkeling and diving trip this weekend received a shock as they boarded their boats. New rules brought into place overnight meant that tourists were charged new fees for their diving trips. The news has sparked a heated debate online. Leaders responsible for marine conservation in …
Environment
Leaders in Bali are working to raise awareness of the importance of healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Ibu Putri Suastini Koster, the wife of the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, is calling on the Balinese people to return to the traditional values of food and food production. This shift towards more organic food production on the …
Bali’s outlying island of Nusa Penida is facing a clear water crisis. The island, located just off the southern coast of Bali, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province. While local leaders have pledged to improve infrastructure on the island, including water management, the authorities are calling on the provincial government …
Turtle conservation is one of the most important wildlife protection projects in Bali. These endangered creatures are under threat as their coastal nesting grounds become increasingly urbanized or degraded. Turtles are also highly under threat due to poaching. Thankfully in Bali, turtle conservation projects have been underway for decades. One of the most famous turtle …
It is no secret that Bali has an issue with plastic waste. There are heaps of incredible organizations, along with local authorities, who are working around the clock to get the situation under control. Over the Christmas holidays, Ultraman made a surprise appearance at a beach clean-up in Kuta. Now the superhero has returned to …
Nusa Lembongan is one of the hidden gems of Bali Province. An outlying island nestled that is often overlooked in favor of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan offers truly breathtaking white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters, and a super relaxed atmosphere. For those seeking real island vibes, Nusa Lembongan is the place to visit. Though …
Waste management is an important topic of conversation in Bali. For the most part, the dialogue focuses on the impact of plastic waste on the island’s beaches. When tides of garbage wash up on Bali’s beaches, many fear that it will tarnish the island’s public image as a picturesque beach resort. The issue that gets …
Heavy rains and issues with water sewers and burst mains pipes have caused a series of flooding incidents across Bali. In the popular vacation resort area of Seminyak, sewer water had flooded out of drains onto the streets. In Jembrana Regency, in the west of Bali, five hours of rain on Monday has left seventy-one …
In October 2022, environmental leaders and academics in Bali released new findings that demonstrated a connection between the rapid development of tourism infrastructure on the island and the rise in natural disasters. Further research has highlighted how water scarcity impacts some of Bali’s most important cultural landmarks. This, is turn, is affecting Balinese heritage preservation, …
Indonesia’s Former Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Susi Pudjiastuti, has spoken to the media about the need for a specialist task force in Bali to deal with the ocean plastic that washes up on the island’s beaches. Talking over a video call, the Pandu Laut Eco Festival, Pudjiastuti, said that the tide of garbage …
Tourism leaders in Bali are voicing their support for development on the Island of the Gods. In recent weeks environmental scientists have released research that shows a direct correlation between the increase in natural disasters and the rapid rate of development. Environmental leaders in Bali have called on the tourism and business sweetie to rethink …
World leaders have joined Indonesian President Joko Widodo in planting mangrove saplings in southern Bali. As part of the G20 Summit, world leaders joined together to plant mangrove trees in the reforestation project at the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park. The theme of this year’s G20 event is Recovery Together, Recover Stronger, and Bali architect …