Environment and Ecology Research Vol. 12(2), pp. 203 - 213
DOI: 10.13189/eer.2024.120211
Reprint (PDF) (1230Kb)

Spatio-Temporal Changes in Green Open Spaces in Tourism Areas of Bali, Indonesia and Their Implications on Climate Change

Made Rai Warastuthi ^*, Made Sudiana Mahendra , Syamsul Alam Paturusi , I Nyoman Darma Putra
Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate Program of Udayana University, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

The Climate change is a pressing global concern, negatively affecting both the environment and human well-being. Human activities, particularly rapid urbanization and expanding tourism, are recognized as significant contributors to this issue. During pre-pandemic, tourist visits to the Bali grew by an annual average of 11%, and most of them stayed in the Southern Part of Bali. This research aims to analyze changes in Green Open Spaces (GOS) distribution in tourism areas and their implications on climate change in two districts in south part of Bali, Indonesia, which are Kuta and North Kuta Districts. The research employed a combined approach, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based spatial analysis and an extensive review of current climate change and tourism literature. The results of the study show significant changes in the distribution of GOS within tourism areas in Bali, Indonesia. The Kuta district experienced an 11.6% reduction in GOS, while the North Kuta district experienced a more substantial 27.65% reduction. This is likely due to the rapid growth of tourism in these areas, which has led to the conversion of GOS into commercial and tourism infrastructure. These changes have a significant impact on climate change, as GOS play a crucial role in mitigating climate effects by absorbing and sink carbon. The study found that the amount of GOS biomass lost due to the conversion reached 6341.3 tons, or 3170.56 tons of carbon, over a period of 18 years. The research underscores the significance of effective collaboration among various stakeholders, including the government, communities, and the tourism industry, to strike a balance between sustainable tourism development and GOS preservation for a brighter and environmentally resilient future.

KEYWORDS
Tourism, GOS, Climate Change, Kuta

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Made Rai Warastuthi , Made Sudiana Mahendra , Syamsul Alam Paturusi , I Nyoman Darma Putra , "Spatio-Temporal Changes in Green Open Spaces in Tourism Areas of Bali, Indonesia and Their Implications on Climate Change," Environment and Ecology Research, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 203 - 213, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2024.120211.

(b). APA Format:
Made Rai Warastuthi , Made Sudiana Mahendra , Syamsul Alam Paturusi , I Nyoman Darma Putra (2024). Spatio-Temporal Changes in Green Open Spaces in Tourism Areas of Bali, Indonesia and Their Implications on Climate Change. Environment and Ecology Research, 12(2), 203 - 213. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2024.120211.