CARBOSAKA (Carbon and Responsible-Based Scheme for Knowledge Area): Innovation of Educational Mangrove Ecotourism Based on Tourists’ Carbon Footprint
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https://doi.org/10.63639/nt1d7x49Keywords:
Carbon, Ecotourism, Mangrove, Carbon Footprint, Climate MitigationAbstract
The mangrove ecosystem contributes to carbon sequestration and coastal protection; however, unmanaged tourism activities may increase carbon emissions and degrade environmental quality. The low awareness of tourists regarding their carbon footprint highlights the need for innovative approaches in sustainable tourism management. This research designs and analyzes the concept of CARBOSAKA (Carbon and Responsible-Based Scheme for Knowledge Area), an educational mangrove ecotourism scheme based on the calculation of tourists’ carbon footprint. The methodology involves literature research and qualitative analysis of sustainable ecotourism practices, accompanied by the design of a conceptual model built on three main pillars: education, economy, and ecology. The education pillar focuses on daily monitoring of tourists’ carbon footprint, the provision of carbon information podiums supported by QR codes, and monthly rewards in the form of locally crafted merchandise produced by the community. The economic pillar encourages community involvement in producing environmentally friendly food, emphasizing energy-efficient dishes made from local ingredients. These products are sold at the tourism site as a means of both economic empowerment and environmental education. The ecological pillar emphasizes direct tourist engagement in mangrove planting or donations for restoration, as well as eco-friendly management of the area. These three pillars form the Triple E approach, manifested in a Venn diagram where the elements interrelate, reinforcing the synergy between education, economic empowerment, and ecological action. The concept enhances environmental awareness, strengthens the local economy, and delivers tangible contributions to carbon emission reduction in mangrove-based tourism areas.
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