I Ketut Suamba

Prof. I Ketut Suamba is a prominent academic and the head of the Subak Unit in the Social Economy Department at Udayana University in Bali. He has extensively researched the traditional irrigation system known as 'Subak,' which is crucial for Balinese agriculture. He has expressed concerns about the sustainability of rice fields in Bali, particularly in light of urbanization and land conversion pressures. Suamba has highlighted the need for policies such as the 'Lahan Sawah Dilestarikan' initiative to protect vital agricultural land and ensure food security for the island's growing population.