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Community Participation in Coral Restoration: A Study of the Coral Adoption Program in Kapoposang Island, Indonesia

Sabiladiyni, Humairah Arifia LU (2025) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20251
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
Destructive fishing methods using bombs and cyanide in Kapoposang Island have destroyed coral reefs, threatening both ecosystem health and local livelihoods. To restore the ecosystem, the Indonesian government encourages local community participation, including through a coral adoption program. This thesis examines community engagement in coral restoration activities. It is based on 28 interviews, including conservation group members and non-members, a marine protected area officer, and a non-governmental organisation representative. For analysis, I apply the UNICEF Minimum Standards for Community Engagement (MSCE) in conjunction with participatory governance and social capital theories. The findings indicate that the local community is... (More)
Destructive fishing methods using bombs and cyanide in Kapoposang Island have destroyed coral reefs, threatening both ecosystem health and local livelihoods. To restore the ecosystem, the Indonesian government encourages local community participation, including through a coral adoption program. This thesis examines community engagement in coral restoration activities. It is based on 28 interviews, including conservation group members and non-members, a marine protected area officer, and a non-governmental organisation representative. For analysis, I apply the UNICEF Minimum Standards for Community Engagement (MSCE) in conjunction with participatory governance and social capital theories. The findings indicate that the local community is willing to participate in coral reef conservation efforts to protect their natural environment and livelihoods, with support from the government through various training sessions and equipment provision. However, improving inclusivity, enhancing community involvement in planning, and establishing feedback mechanisms are essential to strengthening the sustainability and resilience of community-based conservation programs. (Less)
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author
Sabiladiyni, Humairah Arifia LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20251
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Coral Adoption Program, Kapoposang Island, Community Engagement, Participatory Governance, Social Capital, Sustainability Science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2025:045
language
English
id
9199908
date added to LUP
2025-06-17 09:45:38
date last changed
2025-06-18 09:00:30
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  abstract     = {{Destructive fishing methods using bombs and cyanide in Kapoposang Island have destroyed coral reefs, threatening both ecosystem health and local livelihoods. To restore the ecosystem, the Indonesian government encourages local community participation, including through a coral adoption program. This thesis examines community engagement in coral restoration activities. It is based on 28 interviews, including conservation group members and non-members, a marine protected area officer, and a non-governmental organisation representative. For analysis, I apply the UNICEF Minimum Standards for Community Engagement (MSCE) in conjunction with participatory governance and social capital theories. The findings indicate that the local community is willing to participate in coral reef conservation efforts to protect their natural environment and livelihoods, with support from the government through various training sessions and equipment provision. However, improving inclusivity, enhancing community involvement in planning, and establishing feedback mechanisms are essential to strengthening the sustainability and resilience of community-based conservation programs.}},
  author       = {{Sabiladiyni, Humairah Arifia}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Community Participation in Coral Restoration: A Study of the Coral Adoption Program in Kapoposang Island, Indonesia}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}