Badung, Bali—The Bali Sustainability Project (BSP) III: Co-Creation Eco Festival took place from April 24 to April 26, 2026, at Discovery Mall Kuta.
The event brought together various community groups, academics, government officials, industry leaders, and practitioners to strengthen collaborative action for a sustainable future.
The festival, organized by the community group called Kawan Alam under the theme “From Kuta for the Earth,” took place alongside three key commemorations: Kartini Day, Earth Day, and National Transportation Day.
A Three-Day Celebration of Sustainability
The opening day started with a formal ceremony. I Kadek Mudarta, Head of the Bali Provincial Transportation Agency, commended the initiative for contributing to the promotion of sustainable transport. I Komang Alit Ardana, Head of the Kuta Traditional Village, expressed strong support towards youth environmental engagement.
Public activities included talkshows on women and energy, a recycled-material fashion show, and discussions on eco-friendly transport. Ni Luh Djelantik, a Bali senator, called for broader backing of grassroots sustainability movements.
Day two focused on bridging academia and practice through a national seminar titled “Techno-Researchpreneurship for Sustainable Tourism,” held with the National University of Education. Speakers included sustainability storyteller Vania F. Herlambang, alongside experts in digital waste management and green innovation.
The final day emphasized tangible action: public discussions on green democracy, a lecture on food security and climate change, a blue carbon talk show, and a beach cleanup. The festival closed with a reflection session reaffirming shared environmental commitments.
Zero Waste and Cross-Sector Collaboration
Project Director Rafli Zhulkifli emphasized that the event operated as a zero-waste festival. Organic waste was processed using special machines, while inorganic waste was recycled with partners.
“No waste will end up in final disposal sites. We used real-time digital monitoring,” he said.
Founder Henny Paula Sitohang added that BSP III is more than a festival—it is a cross-sector collaboration space and an appreciation platform, especially for women involved in conservation.
Over three days, the festival also featured an eco-expo, green mobility exhibition, renewable energy education, zero-waste campaigns, recycled art installations, and student and startup innovation showcases.
Organizers hope that the event inspires young people, particularly in Bali, to learn, network, collaborate, and take real steps in protecting the environment. Through initiatives like BSP III, community-driven action continues to pave the way toward a more sustainable future for Indonesia and beyond.
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