Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) – Bali Governor Wayan Koster has designated six low-emission areas under the Kerthi Bhumi Satwikaprogram to strengthen the island’s commitment to green and sustainable development.
“Kerthi Bhumi Satwika is not merely a place name, but a reflection of a broader shift in Bali’s development approach,” he said in a statement on Saturday (October 10).
Koster said the six designated low-emission areas are Ubud, the Nusa Penida Islands, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur, and the Gajah Mada Cultural Heritage Area in Denpasar.
Each area has its own characteristics and priorities, he said. Ubud focuses on cultural and environmental tourism, while Nusa Penida emphasizes preserving the island’s ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Nusa Dua, Kuta, and Sanur are expected to promote the consistent adoption of environmentally friendly tourism practices.
The Gajah Mada Cultural Heritage Area in Denpasar, meanwhile, aims to integrate historical preservation with sustainable urban development.
Koster said the designation aims to align spatial planning policies with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the adoption of clean energy across sectors.
“We must ensure that economic and tourism development go hand in hand with environmental protection and the long-term sustainability of local communities,” he said.
The low-emission area policy was also developed in response to Bali’s increasingly complex development challenges, ranging from transportation and mobility to climate change, the governor added.
The program is built around five strategic pillars: Green Energy, Green Transportation, Green Ecosystems, Green Tourism Industry, and Green Society.
Through these pillars, the Bali provincial government seeks to reduce emissions from the energy, transportation, and tourism sectors, as well as through waste management at the source.
Koster emphasized that the program’s success depends on consistent implementation and strong cross-sectoral coordination. The initiative also calls for active collaboration among various tourism businesses, traditional villages, local communities, research institutions, and the wider public.
He added that the program aligns with Bali’s development vision, Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali, and the principles of local wisdom embodied in Sad Kerthi. It is also consistent with the Future Bali Development Guidelines and the 100-Year Bali New Era roadmap for 2025–2125.
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