Effectiveness of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Regime on Local Community Development in the Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark Area

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10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_19How to use a DOI?

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UNESCO Global Geoparks; Local Community; Community Empowerment; Geotourism; Conservation

Abstract

This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the UNESCO Global Geoparks regime in promoting the development of the local community in the Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark area. This research is conducted using a qualitative approach and gathers data from various sources, including interviews with key stakeholders, documentation, and relevant literature reviews. The Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark area is a site that combines geological, natural, and cultural values with the goal of preservation and sustainable development. UNESCO Global Geoparks are internationally recognized as the best model for geotourism management, conservation, and local community participation. This article focuses on the impact of the UNESCO Global Geoparks regime on empowering the local community and promoting sustainable economic development. The research finds that the UNESCO Global Geoparks regime has made significant contributions in strengthening the participation of the local community in the management and preservation of the Rinjani-Lombok area. The education and training programs organized by this regime have increased the awareness of the local community about the importance of sustainability and the conservation of geological and natural resources. Consequently, the local community becomes more conscious of their responsibility in preserving the uniqueness of their geological and cultural heritage. Furthermore, through a participatory approach, this regime has facilitated collaboration between the local community, the government, and the private sector in developing ecotourism businesses and local products. The active involvement of the local community in the sustainable tourism industry has also increased their economic income and strengthened the economic sustainability of the region. However, several challenges have also been identified during this research. Some of them include issues related to access to resources and adequate training for the local community, stricter monitoring of high-risk ecotourism activities, and the need for further capacity building for the geopark management institutions to involve the local community more effectively.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Y. A. Wahyudin
AU  - Ahmad Mubarak Munir
AU  - Khairur Rizki
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/22
TI  - Effectiveness of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Regime on Local Community Development in the Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark Area
BT  - Proceedings of the Southeast Asian Conference on Migration and Development (SEACMD 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 251
EP  - 263
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_19
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_19
ID  - Wahyudin2024
ER  -