The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with Poltekpar Bali, Participates in the ‘Ocean Trash Clean-Up Action’ and Supports the Achievement of the SDGs and Sustainable Tourism
Kuta, January 4, 2025 – Bali's tourism, particularly its beach areas, has been under the spotlight recently due to the accumulation of waste along the western coastline of Badung Regency, including Kuta Beach. The Minister of Tourism, Widi Wardhana, directly participated in a clean-up effort at Kuta Beach alongside the academic community of Poltekpar Bali in an event called ‘Marine Waste Clean-Up Action.’
The Minister of Tourism, in collaboration with Poltekpar Bali, headed to the beach area in Kuta to intensify the beach clean-up campaign. The piling up of waste at Kuta Beach has had a negative impact on this international tourism icon. This clean-up action is a concrete step to address the waste problem that has attracted attention from both local and international tourists.
“The waste issue at marine tourism destinations requires awareness and real action from everyone, including the government, tourism managers, the community, and tourists,” said Minister of Tourism (Menpar) Widiyanti Putri Wardhana at Kuta Beach, Badung, Bali, on Saturday. She explained that this concrete action is part of an effort to address the growing waste problem at beach tourism sites that have recently caught the attention of both domestic and international tourists.
Similarly, Dr. Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes., Director of Poltekpar Bali, shared his thoughts while accompanying the Minister of Tourism. According to Dr. Puja, this initiative involved students and staff of Poltekpar Bali to directly observe the situation and assist with the beach clean-up. "As members of the Balinese community, we realize that tourism plays a crucial role in the economy, especially during this holiday season. Poltekpar Bali strives to continuously support the government’s efforts in advancing tourism and preserving the environment," Dr. Puja explained.
The Director of Poltekpar Bali also added that the institution continues to enhance its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this beach clean-up activity under the ‘Marine Waste Clean-Up Action,’ three key goals are targeted: Goal No. 14 (Life Below Water), Goal No. 15 (Life on Land), and Goal No. 17 (Partnership for the Goals). This beach clean-up initiative not only impacts the marine ecosystem by reducing plastic waste but also helps preserve land ecosystems (beaches) through more efficient waste management and clean-up efforts. Furthermore, this activity demonstrates dynamic collaboration between all parties, including the government, educational institutions, and the public, where there is an increasing awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability.
The clean-up activity started at 6:00 AM WITA at Kuta Beach, with over 500 members of the Poltekpar Bali academic community, including faculty and staff, participating in this real action. The event began with the distribution of equipment, the assignment of clean-up areas, an opening ceremony, a speech by the Minister of Tourism, and the execution of the ‘Clean Country Action,’ which included waste collection, sorting by type, weighing, and transportation.
This event, initiated by the Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Control Agency, also invited other central government officials, including the Minister of Public Works, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, the Special Envoy to the President for Youth Development and Artists. After the beach clean-up, all officials and participants observed the waste sorting and weighing process and witnessed a demonstration of waste and wood crushing machines.
Bali Tourism Polytechnic, as a state tourism higher education institution, continues to support positive initiatives in advancing tourism, including promoting environmental sustainability through real action.
The Minister of Tourism, in collaboration with Poltekpar Bali, headed to the beach area in Kuta to intensify the beach clean-up campaign. The piling up of waste at Kuta Beach has had a negative impact on this international tourism icon. This clean-up action is a concrete step to address the waste problem that has attracted attention from both local and international tourists.
“The waste issue at marine tourism destinations requires awareness and real action from everyone, including the government, tourism managers, the community, and tourists,” said Minister of Tourism (Menpar) Widiyanti Putri Wardhana at Kuta Beach, Badung, Bali, on Saturday. She explained that this concrete action is part of an effort to address the growing waste problem at beach tourism sites that have recently caught the attention of both domestic and international tourists.
Similarly, Dr. Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes., Director of Poltekpar Bali, shared his thoughts while accompanying the Minister of Tourism. According to Dr. Puja, this initiative involved students and staff of Poltekpar Bali to directly observe the situation and assist with the beach clean-up. "As members of the Balinese community, we realize that tourism plays a crucial role in the economy, especially during this holiday season. Poltekpar Bali strives to continuously support the government’s efforts in advancing tourism and preserving the environment," Dr. Puja explained.
The Director of Poltekpar Bali also added that the institution continues to enhance its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this beach clean-up activity under the ‘Marine Waste Clean-Up Action,’ three key goals are targeted: Goal No. 14 (Life Below Water), Goal No. 15 (Life on Land), and Goal No. 17 (Partnership for the Goals). This beach clean-up initiative not only impacts the marine ecosystem by reducing plastic waste but also helps preserve land ecosystems (beaches) through more efficient waste management and clean-up efforts. Furthermore, this activity demonstrates dynamic collaboration between all parties, including the government, educational institutions, and the public, where there is an increasing awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability.
The clean-up activity started at 6:00 AM WITA at Kuta Beach, with over 500 members of the Poltekpar Bali academic community, including faculty and staff, participating in this real action. The event began with the distribution of equipment, the assignment of clean-up areas, an opening ceremony, a speech by the Minister of Tourism, and the execution of the ‘Clean Country Action,’ which included waste collection, sorting by type, weighing, and transportation.
This event, initiated by the Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Control Agency, also invited other central government officials, including the Minister of Public Works, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, the Special Envoy to the President for Youth Development and Artists. After the beach clean-up, all officials and participants observed the waste sorting and weighing process and witnessed a demonstration of waste and wood crushing machines.
Bali Tourism Polytechnic, as a state tourism higher education institution, continues to support positive initiatives in advancing tourism, including promoting environmental sustainability through real action.
