Ecotopia
Why is the desire to create a world in socio-ecological interweaving considered something utopian? Isn't the ecology of utopia or ecotopia in substance a projection of what we might create together?
Saras Dewi
My drive to Jembrana, Bali, was filled with anxiety. Heavy rain was accompanied by flashes of lightning that made the winding roads even more thrilling. While crossing the Bilukpoh bridge, I witnessed the deafening roar of the overflowing river.
The flash flood disaster that occurred in Jembrana left the people of the surrounding areas with sadness. The water entered people's houses, causing everything to be shattered. Major floods like this are becoming increasingly frequent in Jembrana. This year, the floods do not only occur in the western region of Bali, but also in the south, such as in Seminyak, Kuta, to the eastern part of Bali such as in Bebandem, Karangasem.