Denpasar Mayor Stresses Cross-Sector Collaboration to Protect Coastal Areas
Denpasar — The Mayor of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, has emphasised the importance of cross-sector collaboration in maintaining the sustainability of coastal areas to ensure long-term survival and sustainable tourism.
Jaya Negara made these remarks during a mangrove planting event involving 3,000 trees at the Mangrove Arboretum Park in Pedungan on Wednesday. He was joined by the Minister of Environment/Head of the Indonesian Environmental Management Agency (BPLH), Mohamad Jumhur Hidayat, and the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster.
He stated that the mangrove planting serves as a tangible form of collaboration between various parties to protect the environment and honour nature. According to the Mayor, the preservation of coastal areas cannot be achieved by a single entity but requires continuous synergy between the government, the public, the educational sector, and environmental communities.
“This activity is a concrete manifestation of our shared commitment to maintaining the sustainability of the coastal environment, while simultaneously strengthening cross-sector synergy in efforts to mitigate climate change and preserve mangrove ecosystems as a heritage for future generations,” he said.
He added that the seriousness of all parties in protecting nature is a vital step towards achieving sustainable development. “The commitment to collaborate in honouring the earth must be undertaken by various sectors. Naturally, the efforts made by the local government ranks on Bali Island deserve appreciation,” he noted.
Furthermore, he added that well-maintained environmental sustainability has the potential to increase Bali’s tourism appeal. He noted that the global community increasingly values regions that demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental protection.
“It is hoped that tourism in Bali will continue to flourish through a well-maintained environment and ecosystem,” he said.
Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, explained that the 18-hectare Mangrove Arboretum Park area had previously suffered damage due to pollution, necessitating gradual rehabilitation efforts. Since 2020, mangrove planting has been carried out across 16 hectares, with the remaining two hectares to be addressed in stages until the entire area is fully restored.
He explained that the mangrove rehabilitation programme is part of a commitment to making Bali an environmentally friendly region with a healthy ecosystem. “This is a real action to ensure a healthy and high-quality ecosystem for Bali,” he stated.
Through the planting of these 3,000 mangrove seedlings, the government hopes that Bali’s coastal areas will become increasingly protected from the threat of abrasion, capable of absorbing carbon emissions, and serve as a habitat that supports the future sustainability of coastal ecosystems.