The rainy season in Bali only arrived a few short weeks ago, but torrential rain and intense storms have already wreaked havoc across the island. Over the weekend, 19 flights were disrupted at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, and as more weather warnings are being issued on a daily basis around the province, […]
More and more devastation is being reported by the hour in Bali as a result of one of the most intense rainy seasons in recent history. Flash flooding has claimed the lives of local residents, falling trees have killed tourists, and flood waters have now caused a Bali Zoo elephant to drown. Leaders are calling […]
tirto.id – A female elephant named Molly (45), owned by Bali Zoo, was found dead south of Tukad Cengcengan in Sukawati District on Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024. The approximately 2.5-ton elephant was initially swept away by a river current due to heavy rainfall in Gianyar Regency on Monday, December 16, 2024. Bali Zoo’s public […]
KOMPAS.com – A team of young Indonesian marine biology researchers from Ocean Gardener recently discovered a colony claimed to be the largest coral reef in the world. The coral reef is named Galaxea astreata. The researchers found it on the northern coast of Nusa Penida, Bali, after receiving training from the Map the Giants program […]
Jakarta – The Bali Provincial Government recorded revenue of IDR 287 billion from foreign tourist levies since February 14, 2024. Rahmi Fajar Harini, cofounder of Eco Tourism Bali, suggested that part of this fund should be allocated to managing waste on the Island of the Gods. This revenue was collected by the Bali Provincial Government from […]
Jakarta – Bali, plagued by overtourism, mounting waste issues, and the potential loss of its cultural identity, has been listed as a destination unfit to visit by 2025 according to Fodor’s. Rahmi Fajar Harini, cofounder of Ecotourism Bali, emphasized the urgent need for equitable distribution of tourists across the island. Rahmi expressed no surprise at this assessment, […]
From Caviahue-Copahue in Argentina to Tra Que Vegetable Village in Viet Nam, discover the 55 new Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism. Rural destinations consolidate their position as key players in sustainable tourism and community development as UN Tourism announces its Best Tourism Villages 2024. In this fourth edition, 55 villages from all regions received the recognition, chosen from […]
The sea is indeed broad, and you may never know what you will find one day. Two days ago, a National Geographic videographer visited remote parts of the Pacific to see climate change’s impact when he discovered the world’s largest coral. Globally, coral reefs are under immense pressure due to climate change and the warming […]
Political leaders and academics in Bali have responded to the recent flooding disaster in Valencia, Spain. The scenes of horror in Europe have shocked communities around the world, as intense rainfall caused devastating floods. Leaders in Bali want to see the situation as an all too timely reminder to decision makers that Bali must do […]