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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 605, 2025
The 9th International Conference on Energy, Environment, Epidemiology and Information System (ICENIS 2024)
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| Article Number | 03039 | |
| Number of page(s) | 10 | |
| Section | Environment | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202560503039 | |
| Published online | 17 January 2025 | |
Empowering communities in mangrove ecotourism: A pathway to sustainability and climate resilience in Bengkulu City
1 Doctoral Program of Environmental Science, School of Postgraduate Studies, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
2 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
3 Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPalim), School of Postgraduate Studies, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
* Corresponding author: fitriabditama@gmail.com
This study examines how empowering local communities contributes to the planning, utilization, and management of Bhadrika Mangrove Ecotourism Park in Bengkulu City, advancing sustainability and climate resilience. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, 27 household heads from RT 08 Lingkar Barat were surveyed to assess their participation. The results indicate substantial community involvement in planning (73.03%), utilization (72.27%), and management (74.48%), all categorized as “good.” This active engagement promotes sustainable ecotourism, environmental preservation, and socio-economic development. However, issues such as limited infrastructure and low public awareness persist. Enhancing community roles through education, innovative approaches, and sustainable resource utilization is crucial to fully realize the ecological and social potential of mangrove ecotourism. The findings underscore the importance of community-driven initiatives in achieving ecosystem sustainability and climate change resilience.
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