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Community Participation is fundamental for sustainable mangrove management which enhances environmental sustainability. This study analyses the setting of governance standards using policy frameworks. The study adopted a correlational research design and used a mixed methods approach. It shows awareness of policies supporting community participatio...
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... existence of a robust policy framework for mangrove management sheds light on the importance of having community participation from the onset of policy creation to implementation for sustainability [32]. Results in Figure 1 illustrate gaps in policy development where community participation has not been fully undertaken which also influences ownership and implementation for sustainable mangrove management [33]. Involvement of communities in governance standards enhances governance pillars of accountability, inclusivity, equity, and transparency which foster better management of mangrove conservation activities [34] Interestingly, the education of the communities affects their participation in policy development and more so in governance standards setting as indicated in figure 2 [35]. ...
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... existence of a robust policy framework for mangrove management sheds light on the importance of having community participation from the onset of policy creation to implementation for sustainability [32]. Results in Figure 1 illustrate gaps in policy development where community participation has not been fully undertaken which also influences ownership and implementation for sustainable mangrove management [33]. Involvement of communities in governance standards enhances governance pillars of accountability, inclusivity, equity, and transparency which foster better management of mangrove conservation activities [34] Interestingly, the education of the communities affects their participation in policy development and more so in governance standards setting as indicated in figure 2 [35]. ...
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... The former may prioritize adhering to regulations and legislation, whereas the latter may focus more on community empowerment or sustainable resource use, even if such local interests are not protected within existing laws and frameworks (Lin et al. 2015;Triyanti et al. 2017). Community participation plays a crucial role in the governance of mangrove forest management projects, not merely as a means of implementing government initiatives but as a collaborative process in which communities, local government bodies, and other relevant stakeholders share responsibilities (e.g., Arumugam et al. 2021;Ahmed et al. 2023). Rather than relying solely on government institutions, local communities actively contribute to planning and decision-making in environmental stewardship efforts. ...
Coastal vegetated ecosystems such as mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and tidal marshes provide a wide array of ecosystem services. They also play a vital role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration. However, they are among the most threatened ecosystems globally. This study addresses a key knowledge gap by conducting a systematic review of academic literature on sectoral perceptions of these ecosystems. Through content analysis, we identified common research themes across regions and examined how members of the public, private, and civil society sectors perceive coastal vegetated ecosystems. The results reveal regional differences: Asian countries tend to emphasize utilization and economic benefits, while North America and Europe focus more on conservation and management. Several studies explored perceptions of climate change mitigation. Our findings highlight gaps in perception between the private and government agencies. Understanding these diverse sectoral perspectives can inform policy interventions to enhance conservation efforts and strengthen governance strategies.
... Identifying the reasons for protecting ecosystem services helps determine which services are relevant to stakeholders and informs on the options to consider for management decisions [18]. There is substantial evidence indicating that coastal communities significantly influence the ecological health of mangroves, the quality of ecosystem services [35,36], and their governance structures [37][38][39]. Inadequate participation hinders, for example, the establishment of governance norms within the existing political framework, which in turn affects the management and conservation of mangroves [39]. ...
... There is substantial evidence indicating that coastal communities significantly influence the ecological health of mangroves, the quality of ecosystem services [35,36], and their governance structures [37][38][39]. Inadequate participation hinders, for example, the establishment of governance norms within the existing political framework, which in turn affects the management and conservation of mangroves [39]. ...
... Governance types around the world could be divided roughly into bottom-up, topdown, and co-management [79], amongst others. In Cuba, the top-down management system is still prevailing [39,80]. Moving forward, embracing bottom-up or co-management models could enhance local participation and governance efficacy, aligning with international best practices and ensuring sustainable mangrove management [79]. ...
This study examined local communities’ perceptions of mangroves in coastal southeastern Cuba. A variety of methods were employed, including mixed and structured questionnaire surveys, interviews with key informants, and document reviews. Data were gathered from 334 respondents living in communities adjacent to four mangrove social–ecological systems (SESs). The analysis focused on five variables: community use of mangrove resources, ecosystem services, threats to the ecosystem, management activities, and social–ecological relationships. To qualitatively assess the influence of social–ecological relationships and governance, a matrix was created based on anthropogenic activities identified by respondents and their perceptions of ecosystem services. A Spearman’s rank correlation analysis was performed between demographic variables and identified mangrove uses. The Kruskal–Wallis test was used to compare the frequency of mangrove uses and the perception of ecosystem services among the studied areas. The results indicate that, while local people recognise the uses and ecosystem services of mangroves, they do not rely on them for their livelihoods. Perceptions of ecosystem services vary significantly depending on the occupation of the respondents and the locality. They also showed moderate to full awareness of management responsibilities and activities at each site. The most commonly identified threats were climate change, drought, and deforestation. Three types of social–ecological relationships were identified based on the characteristics of the communities, their economic activities, and their impacts on the mangroves: urban–industrial, rural–agricultural, and rural–agricultural/tourism. Based on the results, recommendations are made for ecosystem governance in the southeast of Cuba.
... There is substantial evidence indicating that coastal communities significantly influence the ecological health of mangroves, as well as the quality of ecosystem services [37,38] and their governance structures [39][40][41]. However, inadequate participation hinders the establishment of governance standards within the existing policy framework, thereby impacting mangrove management [41]. ...
... There is substantial evidence indicating that coastal communities significantly influence the ecological health of mangroves, as well as the quality of ecosystem services [37,38] and their governance structures [39][40][41]. However, inadequate participation hinders the establishment of governance standards within the existing policy framework, thereby impacting mangrove management [41]. ...
... Governance types around the world could be divided roughly into bottom-up, top-down and co-management [79], amongst others. In Cuba, the top-down management system is still prevailing [41,80]. Moving forward, embracing bottom-up or co-management models could enhance local participation and governance efficacy, aligning with international best practices and ensuring sustainable mangrove management [79]. ...
This study examined local communities' perceptions of mangroves in coastal southeastern Cuba. A variety of methods were employed, including mixed and structured questionnaire surveys, interviews with key informants, and document reviews. Data were gathered from 334 respondents living in communities adjacent to four mangrove social-ecological systems (SESs). The analysis focused on five variables: community use of mangrove resources, ecosystem services, threats to the ecosystem, management activities, and social-ecological relationships. To qualitatively assess the influence of social-ecological relationships and governance, a matrix was created based on anthropogenic activities identified by respondents and their perceptions of ecosystem services. The results indicated that while local people recognize the uses and ecosystem services of mangroves, they do not rely on them for their livelihoods. They also showed moderate to full awareness of management responsibilities and activities at each site. The most commonly identified threats were climate change, drought, and deforestation. Three types of social-ecological relationships were identified based on the characteristics of the communities, their economic activities, and their impacts on the mangroves: urban-industrial, rural-agricultural, and rural-agricultural/tourism. Finally, the research proposed a set of five recommendations and eight associated indicators to ensure that mangrove management framework become more inclusive and participatory, thereby contributing to the articulation of mangrove SES governance in the southeastern region of Cuba.
... Mangroves can grow and adapt in coastal areas with high salt content, saturated water, and unstable soil conditions. Mangrove forest ecosystems are located around coastal areas which are directly affected by tidal and ebb waves [1]. Mangrove forest ecosystems have unique and distinctive ecological characteristics because they are a meeting point between marine ecosystems and land ecosystems. ...
Vitality indicators are characterized by tree damage and canopy condition. This condition has an impact on the health of mangrove forests, including the Purworejo mangrove forest. The aim of this research is to obtain the value and health status of the Purworejo mangrove forest in Pasir Sakti District, East Lampung Regency, based on vitality indicators. In terms of collecting and analyzing vitality indicator data, the Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) method is used based on tree damage parameters and canopy cover conditions. Sample plot clusters were made into four clusters, or 16 plots, at four points with an area of 0.4 ha per cluster. The research results showed that the tree damage value at the cluster plot level (CLI) was 1.08–1.23. The cluster plot level canopy condition value (VCR) was 2.82–3.32. Thus, the average health value of the Purworejo mangrove forest is 1.88, with a medium status category (1.63-2.31). Mangrove forest management must be improved, especially in maintenance activities, to overcome pest problems that cause damage to mangrove trees.
... Pengelolaan hutan sebagai upaya pelibatan masyarakat dalam mendukung kelestarian dan kesehatan hutan . Selain itu, partisipasi masyarakat merupakan hal penting dalam mendukung keberlanjutan pengelolaan sumber daya alam dan juga dapat meningkatkan mata pencaharian masyarakat setempat (Ahmed et al., 2023). Dalam praktiknya, keterlibatan masyarakat merupakan salah satu faktor yang sangat penting (Zeilika et al., 2021). ...
Community participation in Purworejo mangrove forest management activities is very important to support forest sustainability. Until now, community participation in mangrove forest management is still not optimal. This study aims to obtain the level of community assessment in the stages of managing mangrove forests in Purworejo Village. The method used was interviewing 31 respondents and data analysis using a Likert Scale. Research data shows that the level of community participation at the planning stage is in the low category with a proportion of 51.6%. The implementation stage is in the high category with a proportion of 41.9%. Stages of utilization are in the medium category with a proportion of 45.2%. Maintenance stages are in the low category with a proportion of 58.1%. Thus, the level of community participation in managing mangrove forests in Purworejo Village is in the low category with a proportion of 77%. So that community participation must be increased to support sustainable forest management
This study aims to examine differences in environmental policy literacy on community compliance and participation in conservation programs, as well as examine differences based on gender. This study used a quantitative approach with research subjects consisting of 24 men and 63 women spread across 10 districts/cities in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. The results of the analysis showed a t-test value of 3.018 with Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.003<0.05, which indicated a significant difference between the level of compliance and community participation in maintaining environmental conservation. In addition, testing the level of community participation based on gender shows a t-test value of 2.456 with Sig.(2-tailed) of 0.016<0.05, which also indicates a significant difference. These findings indicate that environmental policy literacy has a significant effect on community compliance and participation, and there are differences in the level of participation based on gender in environmental conservation programs.
