The Regulation and Policy Models of Pekalongan Local Government toward Mangrove Conservation: An Advanced Research

Abstract

Offshore developments increasingly threaten coastal ecosystems, and the mangrove forest is one of the tropical ecosystems possessed by Indonesia in most offshore areas. This study aims to identify and analyze the Pekalongan City government's policies and principles related to mangrove conservation. The method used is empirical with descriptive-analytic interpretation by employing primary and secondary data and analyses them using qualitative methods. Research materials include data and information on regulations and policies concerning mangroves conservation accompanied by other legal materials. The results are expected to provide a framework outlook for policymakers, both the local government and communities engaged in mangrove conservation. The results of the qualitative analysis show that the provincial government regulates the damage prevention of coastal activities by establishing conservation areas. The Pekalongan Government established a mangrove forest conservation area in Kandang Panjang that was initially an unproductive shrimp farm owned by the Office of Fisheries and Marine Affairs. Mangrove forests are managed by the Department of Tourism, the Office of Fisheries and Marine Affairs, and the Office of the Environment. Functionally, the coordination team sets responsibilities and capacities to build collaboration and encourage community involvement together with the Tourism Awareness Group and the Community Monitoring Group.