BALINEWSID.COM, DENPASAR — The Bali Provincial Democratic Party continued its “Blue Sky, Beautiful Indonesia” environmental campaign with a tree-planting drive and community activities at the Bali Democratic Party headquarters in Denpasar on Sunday (Aug. 23, 2026).

The event, which was also combined with traditional community competitions, was attended by Tutik Kusuma Wardhani, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) representing Bali; Bali Deputy Speaker I Komang Nova Sewi Putra; Denpasar Democratic Party Chairman Anak Agung Ketut Asmara Putra, also known as Gus Cilik; Buleleng Democratic Party Chairwoman Luh Gede Herryani; and Tabanan Democratic Party Chairman I Wayan Adnyana.

Party officials and cadres from across Bali also participated in the event, which was held as part of celebrations marking Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day and the 25th anniversary of the Democratic Party.

Bali Democratic Party Chairman I Made Mudarta said the “Blue Sky, Beautiful Indonesia” movement must be translated into concrete action to protect the environment.

As part of the campaign, the party planted 25 ylang-ylang trees, 25 cempaka trees and 25 hibiscus trees, bringing the total to 75 plants. The number 25 was deliberately chosen to symbolize the Democratic Party’s 25th anniversary.

Mudarta said the strategic location of the party’s headquarters, opposite the Civic Center, made environmental cleanliness particularly important. The Civic Center is a government administrative hub and an important area in Bali’s provincial capital.

“Accumulated waste in the capital city will spoil the view for foreign tourists, pollute the air and create unpleasant odors,” Mudarta said.

Mudarta also called for waste management to be implemented at the village level. He said waste should be managed at its source instead of simply being transferred from one area to another and eventually polluting public spaces.

He stressed that waste sorting should begin at the household level, with residents separating organic and inorganic waste.

“We need to increase and expand village fund allocations so that every village has independent waste-processing facilities, such as TPS3R, while strengthening the village economy through waste management. This can create local jobs while preserving nature and upholding the principles of Tri Hita Karana,” he said.

Mudarta said waste management should not be viewed solely as a matter of cleanliness. If properly managed, waste could also support village economies and create employment opportunities for local communities.

The Bali Democrats also encouraged broader tree-planting and tree-maintenance initiatives as part of efforts to protect environmental quality.

Mudarta said the campaign reflected the party’s commitment to environmental conservation and the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, particularly the principle of maintaining harmony between humans and nature.

He expressed hope that more trees would be planted across Bali to create cooler surroundings and maintain air quality.

“If we take care of the Earth by planting and caring for trees, the sky will remain blue. When the sky is blue, we can live beneath it comfortably, peacefully and calmly,” Mudarta said.

With Bali entering the dry season, Mudarta also urged the government to use the opportunity to dredge sediment and normalize waterways, particularly the Badung River, or Tukad Badung.

He said preventive measures should be taken before the rainy season to reduce the risk of flooding and prevent waste from being carried downstream into the sea.

“Preventive measures are important so that when the rainy season arrives, major flooding does not happen again and waste is not carried away to pollute the sea,” he said.

The peak celebration of the Democratic Party’s 25th anniversary is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2026. The series of events will include the “Blue Sky, Beautiful Indonesia” movement and various community-oriented activities.