MATARAM. Mount Rinjani Geopark in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, will soon be assessed by a verification team from UNESCO and may be included on the organization's Global Geopark list. National Geopark Task Force head Yunus Kusuma Brata told The Jakarta Post that Rinjani was the only national geopark proposed to UNESCO this year, adding that the 280,000 hectare park boasts a variety of cultural and geological sites. "On May 17-20, the UNESCO team will visit Lombok to carry out the assessment. The team members include Maurezio Burlando from Italy and Soon Jai Lee from Korea," said Yunus on Friday in Mataram.
Mt. Rinjani eyes Global Geopark listing
MATARAM. Mount Rinjani Geopark in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, will soon be assessed by a verification team from UNESCO and may be included on the organization's Global Geopark list. National Geopark Task Force head Yunus Kusuma Brata told The Jakarta Post that Rinjani was the only national geopark proposed to UNESCO this year, adding that the 280,000 hectare park boasts a variety of cultural and geological sites. "On May 17-20, the UNESCO team will visit Lombok to carry out the assessment. The team members include Maurezio Burlando from Italy and Soon Jai Lee from Korea," said Yunus on Friday in Mataram.