Indonesia has been actively promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed upon at the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. Pursuing economic expansion through extraction of natural resources is an obsolete paradigm that is becoming increasingly outdated. Therefore, the geopark concept has broken the idea of economic progress that damages the environment. Geoparks seek to safeguard geodiversity, educate the public about geological history, and assist the long-term economic growth of geopark areas, particularly through geotourism. Geotourism is a sort of creative tourism that is fast growing across the world. This paper aims to assess the existing status and geotourism potential in order to identify the best geosites for the West Lampung region’s initial geopark development. The methods of this study are a geology and geopark literature review, fieldwork, data analysis, and synthesis. The procedure includes inventorying and identifying geodiversity. The study looked at rock and outcrops to piece together the geological history of the West Lampung region. This study showed that the West Lampung region offers several remarkable geosites with significant geotourism development potential. Asam Lake, Nirwana Crater, and Point View Suoh Valley in the Suoh part have the greatest final values, followed by Batubrak Fault Depression in the Fault Depression section. The Batubrak Fault Depression and Asam Lake have significant scientific and tourist value, particularly in terms of portrayal, uniqueness, perspectives, scenery, and natural surroundings. In the Suoh section, Nirwana Crater, Kopi Susu Crater, Keramikan Crater, and Point View Suoh Valley have significant scientific importance but poor educational and tourism value, while the other sites have low scientific, tourist, and educational value, thus placing the area at the bottom of the assessment even though overall it is of medium value. It can be concluded that several geosites in West Lampung have poor value due to some factors such as location accessibility, tourism infrastructure, and location management. Looking at the total findings, basic tourism infrastructure, visitor center, and tour guide services, as well as promotional efforts, are important factors in attracting more tourists to the West Lampung geosites.

The high intensity of the earthquake on Lombok Island on 5 August 2018, with a magnitude of 7.0 Mb, caused material losses experienced by the affected residential areas. The Indonesian Geological Agency in 2015 published a microzonation map that mapped zones prone to earthquake shocks to mitigate disasters. This study aimed to compare the level of damage and loss in residential areas due to earthquakes in Mataram City with earthquake-prone zones using a microzonation map. The correlation between damage and loss value of residentials with microzonation maps was evaluated using the overlay method. The results showed that the level of damage and the value of the loss of houses in the high disaster-prone zone (red zone) showed the highest loss value. In comparison, the level of losses in the moderate disaster-prone zone (yellow zone) and light disaster-prone zone (blue zone) on the microzonation map shows a low and lower loss value. This study concludes that the microzonation map helps determine the damage zone and the level of disaster vulnerability caused by the earthquake hazard.

Background The formation of the New Autonomous Region Candidate of South Tasikmalaya Regency has designated Karangnunggal District as a potential location for the regency capital. As the center of government and local activities, Karangnunggal faces significant challenges related to hydrometeorological disaster risks, such as flooding and landslides. This study aims to analyze the carrying capacity and capacity of residential land to ensure sustainable and safe regional development from disaster risks. Methods The research method used is a combination of quantitative and descriptive approaches with spatial analysis techniques assisted by Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The evaluation process involves overlaying and scoring nine Land Capacity Unit parameters that refer to Permen PU No. 20/PRT/M/2007. Results The analysis shows that Karangnunggal Subdistrict is dominated by Moderately High Land Capacity (54%) and High Land Capacity (24%). Physically, this area has abundant water availability (85%) and an excellent natural drainage system (61% in the high category). However, there are limitations in terms of land capacity for waste, with 84% of the area having low to insufficient capacity, thus requiring an integrated waste management system. Land carrying capacity analysis identified a potential area of 11,902.50 Ha (79%), with Sarimukti and Karangnunggal Villages as the most prospective areas. Conclusions Karangnunggal Subdistrict has excellent land readiness as a candidate capital city with a projected settlement carrying capacity that will remain in surplus until 2045. Regional development guidelines are set through a land cover ratio of 10% to 50% and a maximum building height of 4 floors to maintain ecological balance and mitigate future disaster risks.

Background Karangnunggal has been designated as the prospective capital of the Proposed New Autonomous Region of South Tasikmalaya Regency, a status expected to accelerate population growth and settlement land demand in an area that remains prone to landslides and earthquakes. Determining suitable settlement development locations is therefore critical to keeping this growth within the limits of land carrying capacity. Methods This study determined potential locations for settlement development in Karangnunggal Subdistrict by integrating land carrying capacity analysis with Cellular Automata (CA) modeling through the MOLUSCE plugin in QGIS. The stages included land capability analysis based on nine Land Capability Units (LCU), land carrying capacity analysis following a spatial planning approach (a 60:40 ratio between built-up and open space), and an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based CA simulation using driving and constraint variables to project land cover up to 2045. Results Land capability in Karangnunggal Subdistrict is dominated by the fairly high and high classes, with a potential land carrying capacity zone covering 9,154.36 Ha, or 60% of the total subdistrict area. The CA model demonstrated high reliability, indicated by a % of Correctness of 97.17529% and an overall Kappa of 0.96743. The projection shows settlement area increasing from 1,248.39 Ha (2015) to 1,770.39 Ha (2020) and reaching 2,617.95 Ha by 2045, with Karangnunggal Village as the center of highest growth, consistent with its function as the Proposed New Autonomous Region government center. Conclusions This study provides a more adaptive and controlled direction for settlement development in a disaster-prone area and offers input for regional spatial policy that balances development with environmental preservation.

This study examines the impact of geospatial data integration on enhancing local governance in Indonesia’s Bogor and Bekasi regencies under the “One Data, One Map” (ODOM) initiative. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, focus group discussions, and structured interviews with 125 stakeholders. Using the Exponential Comparison Method (ECM) Decision Matrix, the study evaluates critical strategies for improving data integration, including policy reform, stakeholder engagement, decentralization, and capacity building. The findings reveal that dispute resolution experiences significantly influence stakeholders’ perceptions of the ODOM program, with notable variations between Bogor and Bekasi regencies. While Bogor benefits from advanced technological infrastructure and effective implementation, Bekasi faces challenges related to resource limitations and data inconsistencies. The ECM analysis identifies policy reform and stakeholder engagement as top priorities for enhancing program effectiveness. This research underscores the importance of addressing implementation challenges, fostering collaboration, and aligning geospatial initiatives with broader sustainable development goals. The insights provide actionable recommendations for improving geospatial data integration and its role in supporting equitable and efficient local governance.