Toward a Green Economy: Stakeholder Perspectives on Sustainable Mangrove Ecotourism | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||
| Article 116, Volume 29, Issue 4, July and August 2025, Pages 2107-2123 PDF (488.57 K) | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.445337 | ||
| Author | ||
| Daris et al. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Mangrove ecosystems are not only composed of distinctive plant communities but also have critical ecological and socio-economic functions in coastal regions. They provide natural protection against waves and tsunamis and serve as vital habitats for diverse flora and fauna. An emerging function of mangroves is their role in ecotourism, contributing to environmental conservation and supporting the growth of a green economy. This study aimed to analyze stakeholder positions and identify key actors involved in the sustainable management of the Lantebung mangrove ecotourism area, located in Bira Sub-district, Tamalanrea, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Conducted from May to July 2023, the research employed structured interviews and utilized Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) with ISM Professional 2.0 software, along with Participatory Prospective Analysis (PPA). The findings indicate that the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia (KKP RI) holds a central role, characterized by high influence and low dependence, making it the key actor in the governance framework. Other significant stakeholders include the Makassar City Office of Fisheries and Agriculture, the local ecotourism management group (JEKOMALA), the Bira Sub-district Government, and local fishing communities. These actors exhibit both substantial influence and mutual interdependence, reinforcing collaborative and sustainable governance. The study’s practical implications highlight that KKP RI’s involvement—evidenced by the construction of a 110-meter mangrove tracking path, installation of gazebos, and collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for coastal community empowerment—has fostered institutional synergy. These initiatives, coupled with strong local engagement, demonstrate the potential for enhanced multi-level cooperation in ecotourism development. Such collaboration is essential for improving local livelihoods, fostering environmental stewardship, and advancing sustainable, community-based green economy initiatives in coastal area. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Green economy; Stakeholder; Perspective analysis; Mangrove ecotourism; Sustainability | ||
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