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The management of nature tourism and natural resource conservation in Indonesia is regulated through various laws and regulations that serve as legal foundations and operational guidelines for the government, conservation area managers, and tourism operators. Some of the key policy bases include:

Fondements politiques du tourisme de nature et de la gestion de la conservation en Indonésie

1. Ministry of Environment and Forestry Regulations

  • P.8/MENLHK/SETJEN/KUM.1/3/2019 (March 15, 2019): Regulates nature tourism management in Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, Grand Forest Parks, and Nature Tourism Parks.
  • P.18/MENLHK-II/2015: Governs the organization and working procedures of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
  • P.22/MENLHK/SETJEN/KUM.1/7/2018: Establishes norms, standards, procedures, and criteria for integrated electronic licensing within the Ministry.

2. Laws Related to Conservation and Environment

  • Law No. 5 of 1990 on the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems.
  • Law No. 41 of 1999 on Forestry, amended by Law No. 19 of 2004.
  • Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management.
  • Law No. 9 of 2018 on Non-Tax State Revenue.

3. Laws Related to Tourism and Governance

  • Law No. 10 of 2009 on Tourism.
  • Law No. 23 of 2014 on Regional Government, last amended by Law No. 9 of 2015.

4. Government Regulations

  • Government Regulation No. 36 of 2010: Concerning the management of nature tourism in conservation areas, including Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, Grand Forest Parks, and Nature Tourism Parks.
  • Government Regulation No. 28 of 2011, amended by PP No. 108 of 2015: On the management of nature reserves and protected areas.
  • Government Regulation No. 24 of 2018: On electronically integrated business licensing services.
Purpose of the Policy

These laws and regulations aim to:

  1. Ensure the preservation of natural resources and ecosystems.
  2. Regulate sustainable nature tourism management.
  3. Guarantee compliance with licensing standards and legal procedures for all stakeholders.
  4. Support the improvement of service quality in the tourism and conservation sectors.

With comprehensive regulations in place, the management of conservation areas and nature tourism in Indonesia can be conducted in an orderly, safe, and sustainable manner, while also providing legal protection for the government, businesses, and local communities surrounding the conservation areas.

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