Navigating Community Collaborative Dynamics in Environmental Management of Indonesian Lake Conservation Zones

Abstract

Restoring the environmental quality of lakes is essential to encourage sustainable tourism and maintain the ecological balance of conservation areas. This study has explored the dynamics of collaboration between local communities and stakeholders in managing environmental restoration in lake conservation areas in Indonesia, emphasizing the intention and support for community collaboration. By applying the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a guiding framework, this study has examined the influence of attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intentions on community participation in restoration efforts. A cluster random sampling method has been utilized to survey local communities in the Lakeshore region. The study findings have revealed that positive attitudes and strong subjective norms significantly encourage collaboration intentions, while perceived behavioral control moderates’ community support and restoration initiatives. These findings highlight the necessity of aligning local perceptions with conservation goals to enhance collaborative efforts and ensure the success of sustainable lake management. This study has contributed to the understanding of community-based environmental management and provided policymakers with some applicable insights to encourage effective collaboration and sustainable tourism development.