DENPASAR (indo.com): Bali will host the World Environment Conference participated in by 189 countries of the United Nations. The conference will be held from May 27 to June 3, 2002

Minister of Environment Nabiel Makarin, accompanied by Coordinating Minister of Politics and Security Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, met the Bali government officials at the Wiswa Sabha Building in Denpasar on February 19, 2002 to assess the facilities required for the upcoming conference.

Bali Government Officials were represented by Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha, Chairman of the Provincial Assembly (DPRD) of Bali, Ida Bagus Putu Wesnawa and Head of Bali Police Department (Kapolda), Brig. Gen. of Police, Budi Setyawan.

The former minister of settlement and regional infrastructure, as well as representatives of the Sheraton Hotel Nusa Dua (where the event will take place) will attend the meeting.

Bali was selected as the alternative venue for the event, held once in 20 years, considering that Jakarta has recently been inundated by flooding due to heavy rains and incompetent environmental management by the government.