The Natural Resources Governance as a Moderation for the Effect of Natural Environment on Community Based Empowerment (Case study in Ringgung Beach Bandar Lampung)

Abstract

Tourism in Indonesia is growing rapidly as well as tourism in the beach areas, this is encouraging the empowerment of coastal community communities. The environment has to be managed properly and correctly and sustainably. If it is not managed properly there is a serious problem can be damage to the coastal area so that the impact on the low empowerment of coastal communities. This study aims to analyze the importance of managing natural resource management in moderating the natural environment towards empowering tourism-based communities in Bandar Lampung's Sari Ruding Beach. The population in were 52 in the Sari Ruding Beach in Bandar Lampung. The sampling technique uses the saturation sample technique (population research). Data collection methods in this study is using a survey method with research instruments using a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis, it was found that the natural environment has a positive effect on empowerment of tourism-based communities, natural resource governance does not affect the empowerment of tourist communities, and natural resource governance does not act as a moderation for the natural environment. Effect of the Natural Environment on Community Empowerment so that it can continue to be improved, it is necessary to maintain the environment of marine life by limiting snorkeling, swimming and playing spots that can damage the marine ecosystem.

Keywords: Governance, Natural Resources, Community Empowerment, Beaches

DOI: 10.7176/JESD/10-18-13

Publication date:September 30^th 2019