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Article / Conservation / Sustainable Development

The Verdict is In: A Quantitative Proof of Mangrove’s Vital Role in Belitong’s Coastal Defense

The status of Belitong Island as a UNESCO Global Geopark demands a deep understanding of the interactions between its geological heritage and the ecological systems that sustain it. A primary …

Article / Conservation / Ocean and Climate / Sustainable Development

Geoparks and Low-Carbon Areas: Building a Sustainable Future from Preserving Natural Heritage

A Geopark is a unique area, as it represents a single, integrated geographical area that contains sites and landscapes of international geological significance. It is managed through a holistic approach …

and Legends / Anthropology / Article / Conservation / Culture

The Antu Pulong as Social-Ecological Narrative: From Cornelis de Groot’s Notes, Folklore, to Environmental Knowledge on Belitong Island

Belief in supernatural beings on Belitong Island is an integral part of the local knowledge system, not merely a static legacy of superstition. Both the Urang Darat, the inland community …

Anthropology / Article / Culture

Kedukunan Belitong or Billiton Shamanism-Achemis: An Ecological Anthropology Perspective and Contemporary Discourse

Belitong Island can be understood more profoundly through the conceptual framework of ethnobioregionalism, a hybrid approach that integrates the principles of bioregionalism and ethnoecology to simultaneously examine the relationships between …

Article / Community and Culture / Culture

The Pustaka Melayu Belitong and Hakka–Belitong Peranakan House Initiative: A Model of Intercultural Harmony within the Realm of Knowledge and Heritage Preservation

The Pustaka Melayu Belitong or Belitong Malay Library Initiative by Muhamad Hatta and the Hakka–Belitong Peranakan House by Crystian Timothy mark the emergence of a new paradigm in culture-based geopark …

Article / Biodiversity / Conservation

Into the Forest: Exploring Nature, Culture, and Conservation in Belitong

Photo by: Akbar Alfarisyi   Discover the heart of Belitung’s biodiversity on the Whistle Trail – named after the melodious whistle bird and home to the majestic white-tailed eagle. Led …

Article / Ocean and Climate / Tourism and Travel Hacks

Discover Belitong: Indonesia’s Hidden Island Paradise for Snorkeling, Island-Hopping, and Wildlife Spotting

Tucked away off the eastern coast of Sumatra, Belitong Island is quickly emerging as one of Indonesia’s best-kept travel secrets. Often compared to the Seychelles and Maldives for its pristine …

News / Sustainable Development

Two Directors of MMAF Visits Mendanau Island to Explore Potential of Carbon-Free Island Pilot Project

In an effort to strengthen investment opportunities and sustainable management of small islands in Belitung Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) conducted a …

News / Sustainable Development

Island Hopping with the Director of Small Islands MMAF and Deputy for Coordination of Housing Development and Settlement Infrastructure

On a bright, sunny day after a light morning rain, the Director of Small Islands at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), Permana Yudiarso, set sail to explore …

Article / Sustainable Development

Balancing Geological, Biological, and Cultural Heritage in Geoparks

UNESCO Global Geoparks consist of internationally significant geology, biodiversity, and culture in a single area. Balancing these three elements is essential, as each contributes to the identity, sustainability, and prosperity …

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