Bali designates six areas for low-emission policies

Gianyar — Bali Governor Wayan Koster and leaders of Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Klungkung signed a commitment on 10 October 2026 to implement low-emission policies in six designated areas across the four local governments.

Why it matters: Visitors, businesses and local authorities in six designated areas will face the implementation of locally adapted low-emission policies during 2026–2030.

The areas are Nusa Dua, Nusa Penida, Kuta, Ubud, Sanur and the Gajah Mada cultural heritage area in Denpasar, according to Bali Post and Detik Bali. The programme is named Kerthi Bhumi Satwika and is set out in Bali Governor’s Decree No. 912/04-B/HK/2026, dated 6 October 2026.

The commitment covers the 2026–2030 implementation period. Bali Post reported that it involves the provincial government, Denpasar city and the regencies of Badung, Gianyar and Klungkung.

Policies are to be adapted by each local government to the characteristics and capacity of its area. The measures include source-based waste management, restrictions on single-use plastics, clean-energy use including solar power, environmentally friendly transport and more sustainable tourism.

The provincial government said the programme will integrate spatial planning and cross-sectoral programmes to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, expand clean energy, develop low-emission transport and protect ecosystems and biodiversity.

Ubud is directed toward culture- and environment-based tourism, while Nusa Penida is focused on the sustainability of island and coastal ecosystems. The Gajah Mada area is intended to combine historic-area conservation with sustainable urban development.

Bali Post reported that the programme will undergo periodic evaluation during the 2026–2030 implementation period to measure progress, identify obstacles and determine corrective steps.

Sources

• Detik Bali
• Bali Post