Denpasar, April 7, 2025 — The Europe Today: Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially announced the launch of the Bali Waste Cleanup Movement through Circular Number 9 of 2025, with the island-wide initiative set to begin on April 11, 2025. The campaign aims to comprehensively tackle Bali’s long-standing waste management issues, aligning with national directives to accelerate environmental action.
The governor stated on Sunday that the initiative would bring together a wide array of stakeholders, including village and customary leaders, local communities, district heads, mayors, and student groups. The official launch event will be attended by Minister of Environment and Forestry Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, underscoring the central government’s support for the movement.
“Waste is a serious issue in Bali and must be addressed immediately. President Prabowo Subianto has made it clear that Bali is a priority in the national waste management agenda,” Koster said. He expressed determination to resolve the problem not by the end of his second term, but ideally by mid-term.
The new directive builds upon prior regulations issued during Koster’s first gubernatorial term, including a ban on single-use plastics. While those measures laid critical groundwork, implementation was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The current campaign is expected to be far more comprehensive and strictly enforced.
The circular outlines clear rules and prohibitions for villages, customary institutions, businesses, markets, places of worship, and schools. Koster emphasized that the new waste management strategy is inclusive of all segments of society, including business stakeholders, who will be expected to comply fully.
“There will be rewards for those who manage waste responsibly and sanctions for those who fail to meet the required standards,” the governor warned.
With support from both the provincial and central governments, the Bali Waste Cleanup Movement is anticipated to become a model for integrated environmental action across Indonesia.
