Jakarta, July 9 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has pledged full support to local authorities and the management of Lake Toba Caldera Geopark in North Sumatra to restore the site's "green card" status from UNESCO.

The site was issued a "yellow card" warning in September 2023 due to concerns over poor management and inadequate infrastructure.

"Geopark status is not only a form of protection but also an opportunity to create a space for learning and the development of sustainable tourism," Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated in a press release here on Wednesday.

During her visit to the caldera on Tuesday (July 8), she emphasized the importance of preserving the Toba Caldera Geopark, which is not only a geological si...