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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
