--- title: "Bali Latest News: Nusa Penida Launches Green Island" description: "October 1, 2026 Bali News Roundup: Nusa Penida partners with South Korea to drive the 2030 Green Island initiative, this year's rainy season in Bali may arrive…" url: "https://gobaligo.id/en/blog/bali-news-2026-10-01/" lang: "en" published: "2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z" modified: "2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z" source: gobaligo.id --- News Archive # Bali Latest News: Nusa Penida Launches Green Island Initiative, Bali's Rainy Season May Be Delayed 小 [By Gobaligo編輯部](https://gobaligo.id/about/) Go Bali Go editorial team · Bali travel guides 2026年10月1日 --- 💡 Quick Answer October 1, 2026 Bali News Roundup: Nusa Penida partners with South Korea to drive the 2030 Green Island initiative, this year's rainy season in Bali may arrive… # Bali Travel Hot Topics + News Roundup | October 1, 2026 ## 🌿 Nusa Penida Pushes ‘2030 Green Island’ Plan, Electric Vehicles to Be Tested Nusa Penida today unveiled a new long-term development plan. The Klungkung government is collaborating with **South Korean partners** to transform Nusa Penida into ‘**Green Island 2030**’, starting with pilot projects in electric transportation, energy, and environmental management. Current planned directions include: - Testing electric vehicles - Developing green transportation - Reducing the environmental impact of tourism - Promoting a more sustainable model of island tourism This initiative is still in the development and pilot phase—**it doesn’t mean Nusa Penida will switch to electric vehicles overnight.** However, for travelers, this is a change worth following over the long term. With the rapid increase in visitors to Nusa Penida in recent years, concerns about traffic, waste, energy, and environmental carrying capacity have grown. Striking a balance between tourism development and the natural environment will be a key challenge for the island going forward. --- ## 🌧️ Bali’s rainy season may be delayed this year, with some areas not entering it until November If you’re planning a **trip to Bali in October or November**, this weather update is worth noting. The latest forecasts indicate that **the 2026/2027 rainy season may start later than usual.** According to recent climate predictions, parts of Bali are not expected to officially enter the rainy season until **around November**, rather than the entire island shifting to wet weather in early October. This also means: **If you visit Bali in early October, you may not encounter afternoon thunderstorms every day.** However, the start of the rainy season varies by region, so don’t take ‘delayed rainy season’ to mean it won’t rain at all in October or November. For travelers, October is still a great month for outdoor activities, but you should check the latest weather and sea conditions before heading out to waterfalls, volcanoes, or water sports. --- ## 🏨 Many Villas and Hotels in Bali Are Listed for Sale—PHRI Says It Doesn’t Mean Tourism Is Crashing Today, Bali Post reported on a trend that’s been drawing attention on the island recently: **A growing number of hotels and villas are being put up for sale.** PHRI Bali notes that among the tourism accommodations currently listed for sale, **villas make up a significant portion**; some of these properties are still operating normally, with occupancy rates exceeding 60–75%. So, ‘hotels for sale’ doesn’t directly mean: **No one is coming to Bali anymore.** PHRI believes that the property sale may involve factors such as investor asset allocation, operating costs, competition, and market structure. However, another piece of travel industry news today is also worth noting alongside this: PHRI stated that **domestic tourist arrivals in Bali in September 2026 dropped by approximately 15% compared to the same period in previous years**, partly due to high domestic airfare prices. This is particularly noteworthy because it reflects **price pressure in Indonesia’s domestic tourism market**, and does not necessarily indicate a similar decline in the international tourist market. --- ## ⚓ Jembrana’s Major Fishing Port Officially Moves Forward, with IDR 1.2 Trillion Investment and 25,000 Jobs Expected A major infrastructure project in Jembrana, West Bali, officially moved forward today. The government has begun construction of the **Pengambengan National Fishing Port (PPN Pengambengan)**, with a total investment of approximately **IDR 1.2 trillion**. This project is not simply an expansion of the fishing port, but is planned as an integrated development: **Fishing port + International fish market + Related industrial facilities** The government estimates that the overall development could create approximately **25,000 job opportunities**. Additionally, Indonesia’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries stated that Benoa is better suited for tourism and other related functions in the future, making Pengambengan a key fisheries development base in western Bali. For the average traveler, this isn’t news that will change travel plans in the short term, but if you’re planning a trip to **West Bali, Jembrana, or Medewi** in the future, it’s worth keeping an eye on how this large-scale project impacts local traffic and the economy.