Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) – Bali Governor Wayan Koster received input from the World Bank regarding five major issues in Bali that have become global concerns.“We thank you for the various inputs provided to the Bali Provincial Government. Infrastructure is indeed one of our primary concerns in Bali, as it requires significant funding,” Koster said in a statement on Sunday. (May 24).The meeting between Koster and World Bank Country Director Carolyn Turk highlighted five challenges requiring urgent attention.The issues include wastewater management and recycling, waste management, transportation mobility, clean water supply, and electricity availability in several areas across Bali.Koster welcomed the World Bank’s recommendations on Bali’s future sustainability, noting that the input aligns with the island’s 100-Year Bali Development Plan.He said infrastructure development has a direct impact on the sustainability of Bali’s tourism sector and therefore requires serious and well-planned policies.On environmental issues, Koster emphasized that the Bali Provincial Government has consistently promoted a clean and healthy environment through policies such as limiting single-use plastics and strengthening waste management at the source.Regarding social welfare, he stressed the importance of fulfilling residents’ basic needs, including access to clean air, safe water, adequate food, clothing, and housing.In the energy sector, Koster said Bali is also pushing for clean energy independence to ensure sustainable energy availability in the future.The policy includes banning fossil fuel-based power plants and encouraging clean energy initiatives, including electric vehicles and waste-to-energy projects developed in collaboration with Danantara.“We also continue planting trees, mangroves, and endemic Balinese plants to expand forest cover and maintain environmental balance. All these policies are carried out to preserve Bali’s sustainability, including safeguarding Balinese culture and preparing an ecosystem that supports sustainable community life,” Koster added.Meanwhile, Carolyn Turk said the five key issues concern not only tourism sustainability but also the quality of life and basic needs of the Balinese people.The World Bank warned that Bali could face major long-term challenges if those issues are not addressed effectively.“We are looking not only at Bali’s current situation, but also its future. Bali is now a global destination of choice, and the challenge is how to sustain its status as a leading region in the coming years,” Turk stated.The World Bank has also asked the Bali Provincial Government to establish a technical team for further collaboration on strategic solutions and mitigation measures.Turk expressed hope that Bali would strengthen sustainable development policies to ensure tourism growth remains balanced with the needs of local communities.