Two Indonesian Geoparks Recognized by UNESCO

April 16, 2025 | 10:30 am

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated the Kebumen Geopark and Meratus Geopark as UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGs) during the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, France, held on April 2-17, 2025.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 58 member states of the UNESCO Executive Board, including Indonesia, reached a consensus to approve 16 new Geopark proposals nominated by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council at the UNESCO Geopark Council Meeting in September and December 2024.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry explained that the UNESCO Global Geoparks status held by these 12 Indonesian Geoparks signifies the responsibility to preserve, sustainably manage, and promote their geological and cultural wealth.

"This UNESCO status bears the responsibility to strengthen Indonesia's commitment to nature conservation, empower local communities, and global education, while also serving as tangible proof of Indonesia's contribution to safeguarding the universal heritage of the Earth," Kemlu stated in an official release on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Meratus Geopark, South Kalimantan. Antara/Bayu Pratama S

The 16 new Geoparks are located in 11 countries: Kanbula Geopark and Yunyang Geopark (China); Mount Paektu (Democratic People's Republic of Korea/North Korea); Napo Sumaco and Tungurahua (Ecuador); Kebumen and Meratus (Indonesia); Mur (Italy); Fjord Coast (Norway); Danyang and Gyeongbuk (Republic of Korea/South Korea); Salma and North Riyadh (Saudi Arabia); Costa Quebrada (Spain); Arran (England); and Lang Son (Vietnam).

With this designation, there are now 12 Indonesian Geoparks listed as NESGO Global Geoparks. The previously listed geoparks include Batur Geopark, Belitong Geopark, Ciletuh Geopark, Gunung Sewu Geopark, Itjen Geopark, Maros Pangkep Geopark, Merangin Jambi Geopark, Raja Ampat Geopark, Rinjani Lombok Geopark, and Toba Caldera Geopark.

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