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Evaluation of Conservation Education Implementation in Elementary Schools Located Near Conservation Areas in Wirajaya Bogor Selanova Nurdina; Endang Koestati Sri Harini Muntasib; Resti Meilani; Burhanuddin Masyud
Jurnal PAJAR (Pendidikan dan Pengajaran) Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): July
Publisher : Laboratorium Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33578/pjr.v10i4.1571

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Conservation education is essential for communities living near conservation areas to support environmental sustainability and ecosystem preservation. Wirajaya, Jasinga, Bogor, is located near Gunung Halimun Salak National Park and Dungus Iwul Nature Reserve. However, this geographical proximity has not been accompanied by adequate conservation understanding, particularly in elementary school settings. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of conservation education in elementary schools in Wirajaya by analyzing the curriculum and students’ and teachers’ conservation-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The study was conducted in three elementary schools, namely SDN Curug 03, SDN Curug 05, and SDN Cigelung, involving 86 fifth-grade students and 9 teachers as research participants. Data were collected through curriculum document analysis, interviews, and field observations. The results reveal that conservation content has not been systematically integrated into the school curriculum. The topics taught were still limited to environmental cleanliness, greening activities, waste management, and an introduction to biodiversity. Students’ knowledge and teachers’ understanding of conservation remained limited. This study provides an initial overview of conservation education implementation in elementary schools near conservation areas, highlighting curriculum, teacher and student understanding, and local conservation areas as learning resources.
ICCAs as a Bio-Geo-Cultural Foundation for Strengthening the Aspiring Sangkulirang–Mangkalihat Geopark Ronna Meila Leswana; Arzyana Sunkar; Sarwititi Sarwoprasodjo; Resti Meilani
Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies Vol. 6 No. 8 (2026): Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/eduvest.v6i8.53232

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The Sangkulirang–Mangkalihat karst landscape in East Kalimantan possesses exceptional bio-geocultural value and has historically been safeguarded by the Dayak Basap Indigenous community. While Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs) and Geoparks both aim to promote sustainable land management, the synergistic integration of Indigenous spiritual-ecological practices within formal Geopark frameworks remains underexplored, particularly in tropical karst environments. To address this research gap, this study examined the integration of ICCAs within the Geopark framework to promote participatory conservation and responsible tourism. Employing a qualitative methodology comprising ethnographic fieldwork, in-depth interviews with Indigenous stakeholders, and field observations, this research evaluated traditional conservation mechanisms. The findings revealed that the traditional governance systems and cultural rituals of the Dayak Basap community maintained ecological and spiritual balance, reflecting the core principles of ICCAs. The study identified three specific ICCAs—Mengkuris Cave, Mount Kepang, and Kiamplasan—that uniquely integrated heritage, ecological, and community values. The integration of these frameworks demonstrated a strong complementary relationship; ICCAs provided social, cultural, and spiritual foundations, while Geoparks offered institutional recognition, technical support, and international networks to support sustainable geotourism. These findings provided important policy implications, suggesting that regional and national governments should formally incorporate ICCA recognition into Geopark zoning regulations to strengthen the legal protection of Indigenous governance systems. Ultimately, this synergy established a replicable model for responsible tourism that balances biodiversity conservation, cultural resilience, and equitable development, providing a critical framework for advancing global socio-ecological sustainability efforts.