Bali to launch low-emissions zone initiative at Climate Week
Denpasar (ANTARA) – The Bali provincial government is preparing to highlight a strategic initiative to designate low-emissions areas at Bali Climate Week 2026.
“Bali is proud to host Bali Climate Week in the low-emissions area of Sanur, providing a platform for every region to share views and strategies for responding to climate change. Regions must be at the forefront of driving climate action and must receive full support from the central government, development partners and international institutions,” Bali Governor Wayan Koster said in Denpasar on Sunday.
He explained that, before the low-emissions areas are formally announced at Climate Week, the environmental conservation programme was launched on Saturday (10 October), on the holy day of Tumpek Wayang, as an expression of prayer for the natural world.
The six low-emissions areas in Bali will be developed according to measurable plans, with targets set through 2030.
With cooperation from the relevant regencies and municipalities, the provincial government is confident the programme can give the Island of the Gods a distinctive profile nationally and internationally.
Koster said Bali Climate Week 2026 would also showcase how local governments are supporting a major project promoted by the President of Indonesia to provide large-scale solar power in Bali.
The planned capacity, initially set at 1,000 megawatts, has been increased to 1,500 megawatts, reflecting the seriousness and speed of implementation at the regional level.
Bali Climate Week 2026, themed “Regional Climate Movement: Making a Just Transition Meaningful for All”, is scheduled to take place from 13 to 17 October 2026.
The event is also supported by the Bali Net Zero Emissions Coalition, whose members include various institutions and non-governmental organisations that partner with the government on energy issues.
The main events will be centred in the Sanur low-emissions area, and participants will be encouraged to use walking routes, bicycles and the Intaran electric shuttle.
He added that low-emissions areas are intended not only to reduce air pollution and improve public health, but also to boost local economic productivity and support sustainable tourism.
The major efforts to provide clean energy and designate low-emissions areas are expected to serve as examples for other parts of Indonesia.
The Bali Net Zero Emissions Coalition has pledged to continue supporting the provincial government in strengthening cross-sector collaboration to achieve the net-zero emissions target.
Suzanty said Bali Climate Week 2026 would feature four main activities: a Public Policy Forum, a Climate Investment Forum, an Innovation Tour and a People’s Festival.