Abstract:
INTERACTION BETWEEN three major tectonic plates (Asia, Indo-Australia, and Pasific plates) in Southeast Asia led to the formation of the Indonesian Archipelago. Due to the complex geological processes at work, Indonesia possesses the ultimate diversity of geological resources with unique, rare and high scientific values as basic capital for national development as well as geological hazards.
The Geopark of concept serves the sustainable utilization of geological heritage while balancing environmental degradation due to anthropogenic activities. This concept is one of the best conservation methods to integrate the spatial components with environmental protection and people’s welfare. Geological hazard should always be managed in accordance with geopark development. Currently, the Government of Indonesia is developing 6 (six) Geoheritage sites, and the Batur Geopark in Bali Province has been recognized as a member of the Global Geopark Network of UNESCO.
As case studies, the Batur Geopark in Bali and aspiring Merangin Geopark in Jambi are significantly different in terms of their geodiversity and cultural characteristics.
The uniqueness and high values of geodiversity, biodiversity and cultural diversity in Indonesia are vulnerable to geological hazards. Therefore it is necessary to develop new concepts and strategies for each geopark location in order to support its sustainable development.[]
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Yunus Kusumahbrata, “Utilizing the Conservation-Based Geological Heritage in Indonesia: Case Study on the Development of Batur-Bali and Merangin-Jambi Geoparks”, paper presented at 2nd Southeast Asian Gateway Evolution Meeting, March 11-15, 2013, Berlin, Germany.
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