Pattern of land use change base on environmental carrying capacity in small island: a case of Weh Island

Abstract

As a small island in the western of Indonesia, Sabang has a natural seaport with an ideal depth to dock between intercontinental ships that cross the Malacca Strait every day. But why does the city of Sabang not rise its economy, while the interest of foreign tourists seems to be endless to visit Sabang to date. Realizing this, the author will present the research process that is being carried out in relation to land use change in Weh Island. The research methodology is based on the design development, by assessing the environmental carrying capacity and analysis related to the input and output of materials for the daily needs of the residents of Sabang which are still very much related to supply from the mainland of Aceh and other regions in Indonesia. The supply of goods from abroad has not significantly affected of the environment. Through the Environmental Carrying Capacity analysis, it will greatly assist the control and spatial planning of Sabang City in terms of providing land for the built environment in Weh Island.