Climate Change Conference: Badung, Bali

By Barrie | June 22nd, 2007 | No Comments

Badung, known as Bali’s most prosperous regency, is to host later this year the World Climate Change Conference at the Nusa Dua resort complex, from Dec. 3 through Dec. 14. The conference is expected to attract about 10,000 participants from around the world.

Prior to the conference, Badung regency in cooperation with the State Ministry for the Environment will hold a special regreening campaign. The campaign, to be held on July 13, will involve planting shade trees along the main thoroughfare connecting Ngurah Rai International Airport, located in Kuta’s Tuban area, to Nusa Dua.

The project aims to replace old trees and to raise public awareness on the importance of maintaining environmental balance.

“We expect that the event will boost the image of Bali as a secure and beautiful venue for international events,” said Badung Regent A.A. Gde Agung.

“The upcoming event is a clear sign that Bali has regained international trust, and this will also help recover the island’s tourism industry,” he said.

Source: Jakarta Post