Global Governance in the Management of Komodo National Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Abstract

Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which holds significant ecological, cultural, and social value. This research examines the implementation of global governance in managing the park, focusing on coordination among international, national, and local actors. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods, including literature review and document analysis. The research highlights the complex coordination between the Indonesian government, international organizations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and UNESCO, and local communities. The approaches of governance involve species conservation in the Komodo Islands, rehabilitation of vital habitats, and sustainable tourism development. Advanced technologies such as satellite and drone surveillance are used to monitor illegal activities and ecosystem health. The biggest challenge in managing Komodo National Park lies in balancing conservation efforts with tourism-based economic development. To address this, a zonation approach and putting in place programs to train the locals in ecotourism would be one way forward. This research evaluates how sustainable coordination, integrated approaches, and stakeholder collaboration contribute to preserving the park’s universal value.