Unpacking Jurassic Park Turbulence at Komodo Island: Indigenous mitigation furtherance

A critical analysis of the 'Jurassic Park' conservation blueprint for Komodo National Park (KNP) reveals significant inefficiencies in its implementation, particularly concerning indigenous livelihoods. The study highlights that while the 25-year masterplan aims to protect and manage the park's abundant resources across Komodo, Rinca, and Padar Islands, it inadvertently restricts local subsistence activities such as sea wood harvesting and aquaculture through zoning measures. Research methods, including Indigenous Multi-corporate Enhancement (ImcE) and Mill-coalesced Indigenous Volume (Mcol), demonstrate that the current approach fails to balance conservation goals with indigenous needs without 'westernizing' human resources. The findings advocate for a renunciation of the 'Jurassic Park' model in favor of more inclusive, locally adapted strategies that mitigate adverse peripheral effects while preserving the park's unique ecosystems.

Firmansyah, S. B., & Putri, N. S. (2022). Unpacking Jurassic Park Turbulence at Komodo Island: Indigenous mitigation furtherance. Indonesian Journal of Social Sciences, 14(1), 26–35. https://doi.org/10.20473/ijss.v14i1.34384