The Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Social, Economic, and Environmental Aspects: The Role of the Private Sector in Tourism Villages

Abstract

The development of tourism villages is formed from a strong tourism potential factor. This study aims to identify the implementation of sustainable development through the management of the natural tourism potential of Merbabu Park in Kopeng Tourism Village, Semarang Regency. The research method used a descriptive qualitative study with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research observation unit and the unit of analysis consists of the management of Merbabu Park Nature Tourism, the community, and the local village government. The results showed that the ability to manage the natural tourism of Merbabu Park in Kopeng Tourism Village supports sustainable development goals (SDGs). The formation of mountainous natural resource tourism provides benefits such as income for the village, job creation through community participation, availability of better facilities and infrastructure for tourism villages, and sustainable community empowerment. This realization is a form of joint contribution of the community, government, and private/business parties to develop natural potential in Kopeng Village. The implication of this research is the synergy between the village government, natural tourism organizers, and Kopeng village community in achieving sustainable development through fulfilling social, economic, and environmental aspects.