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Recognizing the dangerous trajectory, the government has introduced initiatives aimed at steering Bali toward sustainable tourism. For instance, a tourism tax of IDR 115,000 (~USD 8) introduced in 2024 aims to fund cultural and environmental conservation. New regulations now seek to control tourist behavior, such as attire restrictions at sacred sites and limits on certain activities in designated sanctuaries.
Moreover, recent policies include a 100-year development plan emphasizing conservation, cultural integrity, and community participation. Local stakeholders and community leaders are calling for greater involvement in decision-making processes, wary of the heavy influence of international investors and unregulated developments.