#geoparks

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Bogor expects Pongkor's inclusion into UNESCO Global Geoparks List

The Bogor District Government, West Java Province, is upbeat about the Pongkor National Geopark being inscribed on the ...

Lonely Planet includes Raja Ampat in 'Best in Travel' list

US-based travel guidebook company Lonely Planet has included Raja Ampat, a tourist destination located in West Papua ...

Indonesia's forest, marine ecosystems crucial for region, world: Minister

Indonesia has been striving to preserve its forest and marine ecosystems since they are important not only for the ...

UNESCO team reviews Meratus Geopark for UGGp status

General Secretary of the Global Geopark Network (GGN) Guy Martini is currently visiting South Kalimantan ...

UNESCO assessors to visit Meratus Geopark in South Kalimantan

A team of assessors from UNESCO's Global Geopark Network (GGN) will visit Meratus Geopark in South Kalimantan to ...

UNESCO Global Geoparks team members visit West Papua's Raja Ampat

Two members from the UNESCO Global Geoparks secretariat team have observed how locals are managing the Piaynemo Geosite ...

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Saving Meratus Mountains with geopark concept

Meratus Mountains is the backbone for Kalimantan Island not only due to its backbone-like position dividing the island ...

Proposal file streamlined for UGG tag for 11 world-class geosites

The Meratus Geopark Management Agency (BP Geopark Meratus) has prepared a proposal file for 11 world-class geosites and ...

Meratus Geopark management to hold photo exhibition at GFJA

The Meratus Geopark Management Agency (BP Geopark Meratus) will hold a photo exhibition at the ANTARA Journalistic ...

Ministry sets Biak as priority destination for special tourism funding

The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry has designated Biak Numfor District, Papua, as one of the 19 priority ...

Meratus dossier for UGG should be submitted by November: KNIU

​​​Meratus Geopark can be acknowledged as a UNESCO Geopark (UGG) by submitting a dossier that should be completed ...

Ministry, PT Pos Indonesia introduce Belitong Geopark stamp series

The Communication and Informatics Ministry and state-run postal company PT Pos Indonesia introduced the Belitong ...

Preserving Belitung's mangroves to serve as global tourism area

Mangrove forests in Belitung District, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, not only prevent coastal abrasion but also ...

Tourism minister opens 2022 Pesona Belitung Beach Festival

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno opened the 2022 Pesona Belitung Beach Festival at the Tanjung Pendam ...

Ministry, TMII to hold Indonesian Harmony Festival

The Directorate General of General Politics and Governance of the Home Affairs Ministry and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah ...