The Role of Stakeholders in Community Based Mangrove Management in Tapak Area of Semarang City

¹ Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang - Indonesia
² Doctorate and Master Program of Environment, School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang - Indonesia
³ Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang - Indonesia
⁴ Department of Geography, Bhattar Collage, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal- India
⁵ Master Program of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang – Indonesia

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of stakeholders in community-based mangrove management within the Tapak Mangrove Eco- Edu-tourism Area, Tugurejo Village, Tugu District, Semarang City. The research applies a qualitative descriptive method with a field study approach. Primary data were collected through direct observation and in-depth interviews with managers, visitors, local communities, and youth groups involved in tourism activities, while secondary data were obtained through literature reviews from journals and relevant reports. The findings reveal that mangrove management involves multiple stakeholders who can be classified into four categories: key, primary, and secondary stakeholders. The local government functions as a policy facilitator, the local community plays a role in conservation and educational practices, academics serve as technical advisors, and the private sector contributes as a supporting partner. The synergy among these actors emerges as the crucial factor for achieving sustainable mangrove area management. This study highlights the significance of a collaborative approach in community-based coastal ecosystem governance to enhance socio-environmental resilience, especially in urban coastal areas. Therefore, cross-sectoral collaboration not only ensures the ecological sustainability of mangrove ecosystems but also generates socio-economic benefits for local communities, thereby strengthening the integration of environmental conservation and community development.