BRIN promotes Bali's subak as example of sustainable agriculture
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The National Research and Innovation Agency BRIN highlights Bali's subak agricultural system as a global model for resource management. Head of BRIN's Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Puji Lestari, stated on Wednesday that the subak system, a Balinese cultural heritage over a thousand years old, offers inspiration for developing low-emission and sustainable agriculture worldwide. Subak is more than an irrigation system; it embodies the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, fostering harmony among humans, nature, and God. Lestari emphasized the need for agricultural transformation to balance food needs, environmental protection, and community welfare, especially since agriculture is a major contributor to methane emissions. Participants from various Asian and African countries were invited to observe subak-based agricultural management in Bali as a learning experience for climate-adaptive systems. Lestari hopes Bali's experience will serve as a reference for countries developing low-emission agricultural systems rooted in local wisdom.
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