IMPLEMENTASI KONSEP BLUE ECONOMY DALAM PENGEMBANGAN PARIWISATA PESISIR BERKELANJUTAN DI PULAU GILI GEDE

Abstract

The concept of the blue economy has been applied in Gili Gede, integrated into the tourism sector for inclusive local resource management, exploration of conservation-based tourism potential, and disaster mitigation. The problems faced include that not all parties are ready for the blue economy concept, this concept is only recently being applied in the field of conservation to support coastal tourism and marine ecosystem preservation, and it has not yet led to the use of renewable energy. The synergy of the blue economy is analyzed from the perspective of society, stakeholders, and tourism business operators. The study of the blue economy is sociologically important because the correlation between humans and the ocean is an inseparable two-dimensional relationship. Blue economic growth supports the sustainable growth of the maritime and marine sectors because oceans and seas are global economic engines and have great potential for growth and innovation. This research aims to examine the implementation of the blue economy to support sustainable tourism in Gili Gede Indah Village. The method used in this research is qualitative with a case study approach. The overall targeted outcome of this study is to find information regarding policies and the implementation of the blue economy in the development of marine and coastal tourism, as well as blue economy activities carried out by tourism enthusiasts, the community, and stakeholders. The research findings indicate that the implementation of the Blue Economy in Gili Gede still faces various obstacles, reflecting a gap between the concept and field practice. Socialization and supervision of the fishing ban are not yet evenly distributed, so there are still fishermen from outside the village who violate the protection zone. Additionally, waste management at the community level is not yet optimal because an integrated management system is not available; some residents still burn waste or dispose of it in holes in the ground, which has the potential to pollute the environment. Capacity disparities between the community and tourism operators are also evident, with some hotels having implemented good management standards, while residents are still constrained by facilities, education, and infrastructure support.