Abstract. Ekarini DF, Setiawati S, Gawi JM. 2022. Enabling sustainable community-based human-tiger conflict management in Seluma, Bengkulu, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 6404-6412. Human-wildlife conflict has emerged as one of the major threats to the global population of large carnivores. This condition applies to the endemic and Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae). Although efforts to resolve conflict have been made from time to time, a sustainable solution is still very much needed, particularly given the unique characteristics of each case and area of conflict. A community-based approach to human-tiger conflict management can become a local-based solution towards a more sustainable management. This study aims to identify needs, gaps, and next steps related to collective action and sustainable community-based human-tiger conflict management in Seluma, Bengkulu, using a qualitative approach with literature review followed by semi-structure interview method. This study’s findings show that in the context of community-based human-tiger conflict management, the needs and gaps are still identified, particularly in: training and capacity building, adaptive management and applied research, communication and information exchange, policy frameworks and legal instruments, as well as funding. To make community-based human-tiger conflict management sustainable, the strength and sustainability of: coherent legal instruments; commitment, involvement, active role, communication, and support from all stakeholders, and; comprehensive environmental, social and economic data-based planning; need to be ensured.
The increase in the sustainability of environmental and health awareness is a huge driving factor for the increasing demand of organic products in various countries. Thus, many countries are competing to expand organic agricultural land to accommodate market needs. However, in Indonesia, the practice of organic farming is relatively low, as indicated by the land conversion for organic production is relatively small compared to several countries in Southeast Asia. The key factors and challenges for organic farming development are explored, and an effective strategy is formulated as the main objective of this study. This study deals with a case study in Bandung Regency as one of the main agricultural producer areas in Java. A qualitative approach is employed to ensure in-depth information and analysis. This study utilized SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat) to formulate the strategy for the development of organic farming to improve the environment, economic and social aspects. The interview and survey were conducted with a random sampling with a total of 30 respondents from a total of 87 population organic farmers. The result of the SWOT analysis shows that the S-W value is -0.29 and the O-P value is 0.04. The analysis result shown in the cartesian coordinate confirms that the most relevant strategy for Organic Agriculture Development is to enhance guidance and assistance from the government and private parties related to funding and certification, as well as the establishment of a reliable quality assurance system with the enforcement of regulations or policies related to organic farming.
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