Pantai Taman-Pacitan ecotourism development: Conservation and community empowerment orientation

Ecotourism is a form of tourism that is closely linked to the principle of conservation. Thus, ecotourism is right and beneficial in maintaining the integrity and authenticity of ecosystems in natural areas, particularly turtle conservation areas. Ecotourism is synergized to turtle conservation as it has such features: (1) Conservation, the use of biodiversity does not damage the natural source, also it does not cause negative impact whereas it is very environmentally friendly, (2) Education, by improving community’s awareness and changing their behavior about the need for conservation of living natural resources and their conservation, (3) Economy, ecotourism provides economic benefits and spur regional development; and (4) Active role of community, this is done by building partnership with local communities for the development of ecotourism. Based on the issues, “IbW Conservation and Ecotourism Ngadirojo District Pacitan Region” was done by (1) Making a model of tourism activities that is environmentally, ecologically, socially, and economically beneficial to local communities and to the sustainability of natural resources, (2) Assessing the object of tourist attraction in flora and fauna conservation areas, in this case sea turtles and their ecosystems, so that can synergize with ecotourism activities, and (3) Making a model of local community-based tourist institution. The method implemented to achieve the objectives was “Community Empowerment through Ecotourism” which is described as follow: (1) Land Conservation, value and travel product, (2) Creation of an ecotourism atmosphere that all people who live in the area will gain the benefit, (3) The development of tourism activities that carry the excellence of the physical, economic, socio-cultural aspects of the local, (4) The solid image of ecotourism activities in the region that is supported by the readiness of all stakeholders, and (5) Integration of turtle theme conservation and ecotourism area with other supporting tourism products in the Regency. Pacitan Construction of facilities that have been carried out are: (1) developing the forest of eternity, (2) ecological restoration of coastal forests, (3) making sea water wells for turtle ponds, (4) nursery of coastal forest vegetation, (5) construction of marine biota ponds and sanitation facilities, (6) construction of shelters and gazebos, (7) construction of parking lot, and (8) widening of the ecotourism ring road. The next stage plans are: (1) ecotourism community empowerment, (2) strengthening the ecotourism area, and (3) revitalization of marine biota ponds.

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Aid, Governance and Public Finance Fraud: Evidence from Angola

Politeja ◽

10.12797/politeja.17.2020.69.02 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (6(69)) ◽

pp. 19-50

Author(s):

Weronika J. Krawczyk

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Natural Resources ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Political Corruption ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Academic Community ◽

Development Aid ◽

Financial Flows ◽

Ruling Elites ◽

The Impact

This article examines the process of public finance fraud leading to unjust enrichment of ruling elites in Angola, a resource-rich, yet ironically povertytrapped country, owing to decades of rule of José Eduardo dos Santos. It analyses the phenomenon of political corruption in the Angolan context, translating into mismanagement of public revenues coming from natural resources as a means of attaining private economic benefits and consolidating power. Moreover, by examining cross-border inter-company networks aimed at concealing public assets behind front companies, the author attempts to establish a connection between corruption and illicit financial flows. Ultimately, since political corruption is intrinsically linked to governance, the article looks at the impact of the latter on social development as well as on the effectiveness of development aid granted to Angola. It was written based on secondary resources including existing literature and material evidence. Its findings and conclusions correspond with the overall theory postulated by the academic community, maintaining that natural resources and aid have negative impact on governance, institutional accountability, and in consequence on human development, especially in countries characterised by despotic rule.

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EVALUATING CAPACITY BUILDING OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN AN ESTUARINE COMMUNITY, KONG KONG LAUT, JOHOR

PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL ◽

10.21837/pmjournal.v17.i10.632 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Faradiella Mohd Kusin ◽

Amirul Azuan Md Joni ◽

Ferdaus Mohamat Yusuff ◽

Sharifah Nur Munirah Syed Hasan

Keyword(s):

Capacity Building ◽

Local Community ◽

Minority Group ◽

Mangrove Ecosystem ◽

Local Communities ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Environmental Conservation ◽

Community Based ◽

School Outreach ◽

Human And Social Capital

Key community-based environmental conservation programmes in Kong Kong Laut, Johor include the river and mangrove ecosystem conservation and management programme. The overall aim of conserving the ecosystem and encouraging local community participation in the programme is to promote the existing eco-tourism potential of the area. This paper entails the outcomes of community-based activities aimed at building the capacities of local communities through community mobilisation, awareness creation and capacity building (i.e. transferred knowledge and skills). Findings indicate that there have been improvements in the river water quality status within the ecosystems over the course of a one-year project, despite relatively small participation among the local communities in the conservation programme. However, it was evident that active participation from a minority group of the local community has contributed to significant human and social capital, suggesting that community empowerment might be crucial for future development. Despite this, a school outreach programme on waste minimisation within the community demonstrated an encouraging level of participation among school children and teachers. The major challenge to maintaining continuous efforts to conserve their environment is the simultaneous developments taking place close to the river and mangrove ecosystems. While it remains a challenge to all the stakeholders, collaborative efforts among the local communities and the university, school, government agencies and private sector have made it possible to strategise for more future approaches that will benefit the whole community.

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Pemberdayaan Masyarakat pada Budi Daya dan Pengembangan Produk Pohon Gaharu (Aquilaria sp.) di Kabupaten Tolitoli, Sulawesi Tengah

Agrokreatif Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ◽

10.29244/agrokreatif.7.2.174-184 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 174-184

Author(s):

Triadiati Triadiati ◽

Miftahudin Miftahudin

Keyword(s):

Product Development ◽

Community Involvement ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Local Community ◽

Tree Breeding ◽

Local Communities ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Economic Conditions ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Face To Face

Tolitoli District has a potential for agarwood trees in the forests, but it has not been optimally utilized and preserved by the local communities. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase understanding and community involvement in cultivation and product development of agarwood trees. The objectives of this activity are: to explore agarwood tree species in the forest and sources of local inoculums using a purposive sampling method for agarwood production, to assess the suitability of agro-climates for agarwood tree cultivation, to conduct face-to-face training and practice for agarwood tree breeding and bio-induction by injection, and to identify socio-economic conditions to support agarwood tree cultivation for community empowerment through product development and cultivation in Kabupaten Tolitoli. The project was implementated by exploring and identifying the existence of natural agarwood trees and agarwood farmers, training, and mentoring. The results of exploration and identification showed that Kabupaten Tolitoli has natural resources of agarwood trees in the forest and local inoculums for the bio-induction of agarwood formation. Also, the local community, including the local government, practitioners, farmers, and educational institutions, have great interest and desire for product development and cultivation of agarwood trees. Thus, it can be concluded that community empowerment through product development and cultivation of agarwood trees in Kabupaten Tolitoli can be implemented.

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Application of Geoinformation Technology to the Management of Community-Based Natural Resources for Tourism Development in Northern Tanzania

10.4018/978-1-7998-7335-8.ch008 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 183-205

Author(s):

Norbert John Ngowi

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Geographical Information Systems ◽

Local Community ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Natural Resources Management ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Community Based ◽

Critical Measure ◽

Northern Tanzania

The approaches to natural resources management have evolved. Disparities in their adoption are likely to produce a long-lasting negative impact on the resources and the livelihood security of the community depending on them. The use of geoinformation by the local community is a critical measure to the sustainability of its resources. Nonetheless, the application of geoinformation technologies to the community-based natural resources for the tourism industry is highly unknown. This chapter reviewed the application of geoinformation technology to the management of community-based natural resources in the Pangani District of Northern Tanzania. It considers how geoinformation technology is used in the management of tourism activities for community development. Specifically, the chapter discusses community developments resulting from that as well as challenges associated with the use of geographical information systems and remote sensing technologies. The chapter concludes with key recommendations for improving those challenges.

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Dampak Pengembangan Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang Sebagai Destinasi Wisata Terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat Lokal Di Desa Guwang Kecamatan Sukawati Gianyar

JURNAL DESTINASI PARIWISATA ◽

10.24843/jdepar.2018.v06.i01.p15 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 100

Author(s):

Ayu Diva Septiyani Putri Sugianta ◽

I Nyoman Sunarta

Keyword(s):

Economic Impact ◽

Local Community ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Local Communities ◽

Primary Data ◽

Secondary Data Source ◽

Data Source

Tourism is designed to be a number one source of foreign exchange in Indonesia. But the development of toursm and tourist destination will definitely have an economic impact whether it’s positive impact or negative impact. As well as development in tourist destinationHidden Canyon Beji Guwang. This research aims to find out what is the participation of local community in the development of Hidden Canyon Beji Guwangand to find out what is the economic impactof it. The data used in this research is qualitative and quantitative data. Primary data source data and secondary data source. This research used descriptive qualitative method. Which is obtained through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. Informant determination is done bypurposive sampling technique. The results of this research is tourist destinationHidden Canyon Beji Guwangmanagement derived entirely from the participation of local communities in Desa Guwang. Economic impact which is more dominantly felt by the local communities because the management system is only employs local people from Guwang Village whosemost of them are dropped out of school. Keywords: Economic Impact, Participation of Local Communities, Tourism Destination, Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang

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Implementation of the Concept of Conservation Ar ea Buffer Zone in Indonesia

Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika (Journal of Tropical Forest Management) ◽

10.7226/jtfm.27.1.32 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 32-41

Author(s):

S Nadhira ◽

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S Basuni

Keyword(s):

Buffer Zone ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Policy Formulation ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Regional Government ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Buffer Zones ◽

Conservation Area ◽

Study Results

Conservation area buffer zones are recognized to provide ecological, social, and economic benefits in supporting conservation areas' integrity. Nevertheless, little is known hitherto about the development dynamics of conservation area buffer zones in Indonesia. Therefore, a study concerning theory, policy, and management of the conservation area buffer zones in Indonesia is necessary to analyze its performance, identify problems in its implementation, and formulate its evidence-based development policy. This study aims to identify and analyze issues in implementing the concept of conservation area buffer zone as well as recommend policy formulation to accelerate the development of conservation area buffer zones in Indonesia. This study is an exploratory research through a literature review with semi-systematic approach. It finds that there are only nine out of 530 (1.7%) conservation areas in Indonesia with a formally established buffer zone. This condition is mainly due to the absence of buffer zone institutions at the regional government levels. Meanwhile, the management of supposedly buffer zones has been conducted through various projects for strengthening the functions of buffer zones by conservation area managers, either in the form of land-based or non-land-based projects. This study results in recommendations for all interested parties to urge the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Ministry of Home Affairs to promulgate and renew the regulations concerning the procedures of establishing and managing conservation area buffer zones. Moreover, regarding the institutional aspect, there is a need for a particular structure in both ministries to address community empowerment issues at the site level.

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Local community participation in wildlife conservation and management in Rungwa Game Reserve, Tanzania

Environmental & Socio-economic Studies ◽

10.2478/environ-2020-0009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 21-31

Author(s):

Kileti V. Tarimo ◽

Moses I. Olotu

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Community Participation ◽

Wildlife Conservation ◽

Local Community ◽

Single Point ◽

Local Communities ◽

Design Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Game Reserve ◽

Conservation And Management

AbstractLocal community participation in wildlife conservation and management is known to have existed for many years. However, the socio-economic activities regarding community participation remain questionable. Incorporating the views of the local community in the process of decision-making and providing alternative livelihood solutions are important steps towards sustainable conservation. The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects of community participation in sustainable wildlife management in Rungwa Game Reserve. A survey was conducted of the households in Rungwa and Mwamagembe villages with a sample size of 98 respondents. The study used a cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from different respondents at a single point in time. The main research methods used for data collection included: questionnaire surveys, key informant interviews, field observations, focus group discussions and a review of documents. Descriptive data were summarised and presented in frequency tables and charts. Content analysis was also used to determine relationships between the variables measured. The findings revealed both positive and negative effects of wildlife conservation and management. The results revealed that local communities provided confidential information pertaining to illegal activities. The findings further indicated that there was a failure of the game reserve authorities to allow meaningful local participation and equitable sharing of the benefits, which could be attributed to hatred, resentment, and illegal harvesting of natural resources from the game reserve, resulting in poor wildlife conservation. This study recommends the encouragement and a strengthening of the involvement of local communities in wildlife conservation for the sustainable utilisation of natural resources.

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Strategi pemberdayaan masyarakat Desa Tanjung Belit di sekitar Suaka Margasatwa Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Kabupaten Kampar Provinsi Riau

Jurnal Zona ◽

10.52364/jz.v3i2.38 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 51-57

Author(s):

Bastianto Bastianto ◽

Sukendi Sukendi ◽

Nofrizal Nofrizal

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Forest Products ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Economic Conditions ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Reserve Area ◽

The People ◽

Agricultural Business ◽

The Government ◽

Wildlife Reserve

One of the problems faced in the management of conservation areas, including wildlife reserves, is the community activities in and around the area to meet their daily needs. They in general have traditionally carried on their traditional lives and most of them live at a very subsistence economic level. Therefore the success of the management of conservation areas including wildlife reserves is very dependent on the attitudes and support of the community both at the local and national level. Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve has been determined by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Decree of the Minister of Forestry number SK.3977/Menhut-VII/KUH/2014 on May 23, 2014 with an area of 141,226.25 hectares (BBKSDA Riau, 2015). Tanjung Belit Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar Regency is one of the villages bordering the Bukit Rimbang Hill Baling High School which has high public concern for the preservation of the forest, rivers and the surrounding environment. The people of Tanjung Belit Village have traditionally used natural resources in and around the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve area to fulfill their daily needs by farming / gardening and collecting forest products and other river products. However, the availability of these forest and river resources, if taken continuously, will certainly decrease both in quality and quantity. While the necessities of life always increase along with the increasing population and the progress of the times. Therefore efforts should be made to the community and natural resources, so that the availability of natural resources and the necessities of life can be improved. This study aims to analyze the socio-economic conditions of the people of Tanjung Belit Village, identify the potential of Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve, formulate the Tanjung Belit Village community empowerment strategy around the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. The research approach used in this study is a quantitative approach to the survey method.he results showed the socio-economic conditions of the people of Tanjung Belit Village were still classified as poor and less skilled. However, local wisdom and a strong will to try to be a social capital in community empowerment. The potential of Bukit Rimbang Hill Bukit Baling has quite high potential from flora, fauna and nature tourism, but for the development of agricultural business is still limited due to the status of the wildlife reserve. The results of the study can be formulated a strategy of community empowerment in the village of Tanjung Belit around Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve; (a) optimize land use in agricultural business development; (b) encourage training activities to improve human resources in the context of community empowerment; (c) active community involvement in the management of the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve area; (d) increasing cooperation support between the government and stakeholders in developing infrastructure supporting natural tourism around the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve.

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Analisis Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Alam Sebagai Sumber Pendapatan Ekonomi Masyarakat Lokal Di Sempadan Sungai Rungan Kota Palangka Raya

Pencerah Publik ◽

10.33084/pencerah.v7i2.1797 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 11-24

Author(s):

Nova Riyanti ◽

Muhammad Riban Satia ◽

Muh Azhari

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Natural Resources ◽

Land Tenure ◽

Local Community ◽

Field Research ◽

Local Communities ◽

Local People ◽

Research Approach ◽

Fishery Resources ◽

Economic Income

This research aims to analyze the management of natural resources as a resource as a source of economic income of local communities on the border of the river Rungan Palangka Raya City. As long as this local community relies only on fishery resources, while fishery resources are now difficult to find due to various pollution that occurs. The research approach in this research is a qualitative descriptive that aims to illustrate the complexity and dynamism of natural resources management for the local community's economic income. Data collection In this research researchers use field research techniques that are data collection techniques conducted using researchers plunge directly into the field where the research location is conducted. The data collection techniques used are observations, interviews, documentation, and literature studies. The results showed research conclusions that during this time, the management of potential natural resources available has not been well managed. So that the unmanaged natural resources are not able to provide a permanent source of economic income for local communities on the border of the city of Palangka Raya River. Whereas various potentials can be developed for the source of economic income of local people such as plants and plants that can be cultivated and have local wisdom to be religious tourism that can be a source of economic income of local people. The barriers to natural resource management for the source of economic income of local communities on the boundary of the Rungan River of Palangka Raya City are 1) personal ownership or land tenure, 2)from the institutional and Non-institutional side. 3) No support and utilization of technology in the management of natural resources for the source of economic income of local communities.

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Sustainable Community-run Development: Experiences from the ADIO Project in Ostional, Costa Rica

10.26686/wgtn.17007889 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Katja Klopfer

Keyword(s):

Costa Rica ◽

Natural Resources ◽

Local Community ◽

Sea Turtle ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Alternative Methods ◽

Community Members ◽

Olive Ridley ◽

Turtle Species ◽

Conservation Projects

<p>In the face of the current global sustainability challenge, seeking out and strengthening sustainable alternative methods for community development has become an urgent task for development professionals and academics. In order to explore one of such alternatives, in this thesis I draw on research conducted with the Associación de Desarollo Integral de Ostional (ADIO). Located on Costa Rica’s rural Pacific coast, ADIO was initiated by the local community of Ostional and resulted in the Project of Sustainable Use, Conservation and Management of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in 1987. Co-managed by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MINAE), ADIO practices conservation and scientifically monitors the management of the Olive Ridley sea turtle species. Surplus eggs from the turtle arribadas (the mass nesting’s of sea turtles) at the optional beach are being legally harvested and marketed by ADIO. This project has successfully contributed to the protection of the Olive Ridley turtle population whilst returning socio-economic benefits into the community. The aim of this research is to gain a better understanding of ADIO’s work and the significance of ADIO to the local community. My research draws on the experiences of community members to identify their perception of the benefits of ADIO to their own community, and unpack areas in need of improvement. Qualitative data were collected from community members through: semi structured interviews, participant observation, a reflective workshop, a questionnaire and field notes. The findings of this research identify key elements for the success of ADIO, and demonstrate the benefit of this Project toward the sustainability of the local community. This research demonstrates that socio-economic benefits can be gained through appropriate community participation in sustainable conservation projects, which can further enhance the desire of the local community to be better stewards of natural resources. This thesis seeks to contribute in some small way to an existing body of knowledge on the topics of sustainability, community-run conservation, and development.</p>

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