EU Climate Strategy Undermines
Poverty Reduction Strategies

Bangkok - Research released this week at a UN meeting in Bangkok to develop a new global strategy to tackle climate change warns that the strategy being pushed by the European Union would harm efforts to eradicate poverty in poor countries. The World Growth report entitled, “The Real Climate Threat to Developing Countries - Early, Deep Cuts in Emissions,” demonstrates that Europe’s call for steep reductions in emissions to reduce world economic growth by one percent would cut economic growth in developing countries in Asia between 12 and 15 percent.
“No Government in Asia could adopt that strategy knowing it would increase, not decrease poverty”, said Alan Oxley, the Chairman of World Growth, Non-governmental organization, which published the report, Tuesday (1/4).
The European case is based on claims by the British official, Sir Nicholas Stern that the cost to developing countries of deep cuts is low. On that basis the EU is arguing that unless deep cuts are imposed soon, the poor countries will be hurt most. Most development economists considered that to be one hundred percent wrong. They point to the work of Professor William Nordhaus at Yale, one of the world’s leading climate change economists, which show the Stern strategy would hurt developing countries most.
World Growth believes Nordhaus demonstrates that the best way to reduce emissions is through a succession of small reductions of emissions over a very long period. This would enable poor countries to continue to pursue high growth economic strategies to reduce poverty. When developing countries become wealthier, they can afford the costs of mitigation and adaptation. (BTN/*)

Beauty Clinic

UBUD—Health and tourism are two inseparable entities. Through tourism activities, one can enhance his or her health quality, for instance, by recreation and relaxation. This matter is made known by repeater guests whom Bali Travel News met recently. They come to Bali to relax.
It’s the reason underlying the opening of Sayan Aesthetic Institute at Ubud area. This health facility focuses its market segment on aesthetic healthcare and anti-aging treatment.
Several treatments are provided here like the non-surgical treatment option including, teeth whitening and dental cosmetics, anti-aging aesthetic treatment, instant slimming treatment and non-surgical figure contouring and Spray Tanning service. Furthermore, this clinic also offers innovative procedures including breast tightening, flat tummy, cataract surgery and Lasik Vision Enhancement.
The aesthetic clinic was inaugurated last Friday (28/3). It applies several kinds of sophisticated technology devices with clinically standardized quality and medical practitioners are professional in their field. It is expected that this clinic will provide high quality aesthetic and health treatment for tourists who come to Bali. (BTN/008)

Training in Oblation Making

BADUNG—80 civil servants of Badung Government Tourism Office attended training in making oblations like canang, kwangen, segehan, daksina and banten ayaban tumpeng solas. This activity was carried out as an effort to maintain the stylishness and elegance of the environment as well as the Balinese art and culture. By Balinese art and culture, it is expected to become a magnet and icon of Bali tourism. “Bali is known not only because of the splendor of its nature, but more due to the uniqueness of its culture including its ritual activities,” said the Head of Badung Government Tourism Office, I Made Subawa, amid the organizing of such program. The training, held for three days (13-15/3), was meant to increase the knowledge and skill of his staff in preparing assorted oblations and as manifestation to enhance their faith and devotion to God. (BTN/015)

Discussion on the Development of Tourist Attraction

DENPASAR—Cultural Tourism denotes the fundamental of Bali tourism that should be developed by referring to the values of custom and tradition inspired by Hinduism. It was revealed by I Gede Nurjaya, the Head of Bali Government Tourism Office on the discussion entitled the Development of Bali Tourist Attraction. The event, held on Friday (28/3), was attended by members from all Government Tourism Offices across Bali, tourism stakeholders and some related offices of government service. Present as keynote speaker on the occasion was the former Minister of Culture and Tourism, I Gede Ardika and Chairman of the THK Awards Team, Beratha Ashrama. (BTN/008)