Indonesia to ramp up promotion of Bojonegoro's new Global Geopark

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism will intensify promotion of East Java's Bojonegoro Geopark following its designation as a new UNESCO Global Geopark, a ministry official said.

"The Ministry of Tourism will promote the strengths of Bojonegoro as a new UGGp destination, along with its unique features," ministry spokesperson Nia Niscaya told ANTARA here Friday.

Nia said campaigns will spotlight the site's distinctive oil geoheritage under the theme "The Unique Petroleum System on Land."

To raise broader awareness, the ministry is urging the Bojonegoro district government to host annual festivals and cultural events to boost tourist arrivals and stimulate the rural economy.

"We will also encourage industry players and tourism stakeholders to curate tour packages to Bojonegoro UGGp sites and develop educational tourism initiatives, such as 'Geopark Goes to School' or 'School Goes to Geopark,'" she said.

The ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) to improve the quality and sustainability of geoparks nationwide, Nia added.

Bappenas serves as the steering committee secretariat for the Indonesian National Geopark Committee and coordinates the drafting of the National Action Plan for Geopark Development.

Bojonegoro earned the recognition after the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council unanimously approved its application during its 11th session in Paris from November 2 to 4.

The geopark secured the status by excelling across four pillars, drawing special commendation from the assessment team and the UNESCO council.

First, it demonstrates international geological value through unique tectonic structures and rare shallow onshore oil history at sites including Teksas Wonocolo, the Kawengan Anticline, and Kayangan Api.

Second, local residents show strong commitment through community-based tourism management and the empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises at each site.

Third, cross-sector and academic partnerships add value, with local authorities, Bojonegoro University, and industry players engaged in scientific research and community mentoring.

Fourth, cultural preservation and education anchor site management, safeguarding Samin community traditions, batik craftsmanship, and youth environmental programs.

Collectively, these initiatives met international standards for sustainable geopark management.

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Translator: Hreeloita Shanti, Uyu Liman
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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