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Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Environmental Science for Sustainable Lake Conservation: Danu Kerthi in Bali

Researchers investigated how the Danu Kerthi philosophy integrates traditional ecological knowledge with environmental science to support sustainable conservation of three upstream lakes in Bali (Beratan, Buyan, and Tamblingan). Through qualitative multi-site fieldwork with 30 participants, the study found that this traditional framework continues to function as an effective ethical and governance system for lake ecosystems, though empirical evidence of its ecological effectiveness had been previously limited.

2025 Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
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Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Marine Tourism Policy against the Threat of Waste in Coastal Areas

Researchers investigated the challenges of implementing sustainable marine tourism policies against plastic waste pollution at coastal sites in Indonesia, including Kuta Beach, Bali, finding that government policy alone is insufficient and that community participation is essential for effective waste management.

2025 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
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Can Coral Reef Restoration Programmes Facilitate Changes in Environmental Attitudes? A Case Study on a Rural Fisher Community in North Bali, Indonesia

This paper is not directly about microplastics — it is a qualitative study of how a coral reef restoration programme in north Bali, Indonesia influenced environmental attitudes and waste management behaviors among local fishing communities.

2023 Human Ecology 9 citations
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Combining the Concept of Green Accounting with the Regulation of Prohibition of Disposable Plastic Use

This qualitative study examined the meaning of green accounting principles in the context of Bali's regulations prohibiting single-use plastics, revealing how local governance and cultural values shape environmental accounting practices.

2021 International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 53 citations
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A holistic approach for tourism carrying capacity estimation in sensitive ecological areas

Researchers developed a holistic framework for estimating tourism carrying capacity in the sensitive coastal ecosystem of Balos Lagoon, a Natura 2000 site in Western Crete. The study combined environmental quality indicators with visitor impact assessments to support sustainable tourism planning in Mediterranean ecosystems facing pressures from pollution and biodiversity loss.

2024 Environment Development and Sustainability 14 citations
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Public Management Model in Marine Pollution Control; A Case Study of Bintan Regency

Researchers assessed public management performance in controlling marine pollution in Bintan Regency, Indonesia — an area affected by recurrent oil spills, marine debris, microplastics, and degraded mangrove and coral reef ecosystems — using a qualitative case study approach. The study proposed an integrated governance model emphasizing strengthened institutional coordination, preventive measures, and accountability mechanisms to improve ecological sustainability and socioeconomic resilience of coastal communities.

2025 Journal of Maritime Policy Science.
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Sustainability Status of Pond Aquaculture in Tambakbulusan Village on Social or Cultural Dimension and Legal or Institutional Dimension

This paper is not about microplastics — it assesses the social, cultural, legal, and institutional sustainability dimensions of aquaculture pond management in an Indonesian village.

2023 International Journal of Islamic Education Research and Multiculturalism (IJIERM) 13 citations
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The Analyzing of Social Economic Impacted By Optimalization Of Recycling Waste As Supported For Circular Economy On Community-Based Tourism In Pasaran Island

Researchers investigated how waste recycling initiatives on Pasaran Island, Indonesia, created alternative livelihoods — particularly for women — finding that optimizing organic and plastic waste management generated approximately 50% profit margins and contributed to improved social and environmental conditions.

2023 JESI (Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah Indonesia) 1 citations
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Fostering Environmental Stewardship through Mangrove Ecotourism: A Study on Gili Sulat's Educational Impact

Researchers studied the educational impact of mangrove ecotourism at Gili Sulat, Lombok, Indonesia, examining how ecotourism activities foster environmental stewardship among visitors and local communities. Findings suggest that mangrove ecotourism programs can effectively raise ecological awareness and motivate conservation behavior when designed with clear educational goals.

2024 International Journal of Ethnoscience and Technology in Education
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Plastic threats to coral reefs: A strategic management perspective from Bali's marine protected areas

Researchers assessed plastic debris levels in coral reef ecosystems at two marine protected areas in Bali, finding both macroplastics and microplastics present despite their protected status. Coral health was evaluated using underwater photo transects, and plastic particles were identified through Raman spectroscopy. The study highlights that marine protected areas alone are insufficient to prevent plastic pollution from reaching vulnerable reef ecosystems.

2026 Marine Pollution Bulletin
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Fostering Sustainability through Sport Tourism: Management Strategies in Mandeh Coastal Area, Indonesia

This Indonesian case study developed a sustainable sport tourism management strategy using an integrated framework, addressing the environmental challenges including plastic waste and pollution that threaten natural tourism sites while pursuing economic development goals.

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Eco-Sattva: a Buddhist response to the plastic waste crisis in Thailand

Researchers examined how eco-sattva Buddhist principles have been applied to plastic waste management at Wat Chak Daeng temple in Thailand, using interviews with 15 priests, community leaders, and volunteers. The temple's integration of Buddhist teachings with waste collection and recycling programs demonstrated how spiritual and cultural values can successfully motivate community-level plastic pollution reduction.

2025 Frontiers in Psychology 3 citations
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Green Accounting Practices in Bali’s Hospitality Industry: A Strategic Approach to Sustainable Hotel Management

Researchers examined green accounting practices in ten major hotels in Bali's hospitality industry, focusing on environmental protection, waste management, eco-friendly purchasing, and energy conservation using a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews. The study found that implementing green accounting as a strategic approach enables hotels to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability while responding to increasing regulatory and market pressures.

2025 Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan
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Plastic Marine Waste and its Potential for Indonesian Indigenous Communities

This article explores the potential for Indonesian indigenous communities to play a role in addressing marine plastic waste, combining traditional ecological knowledge with waste management strategies. It highlights cultural and governance dimensions of plastic pollution responses in coastal Indonesia.

2020 eTropic electronic journal of studies in the tropics 20 citations
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Analysis of Waste Bank Management Model Around Lake Tondano Tourism Object in Supporting Sustainable Tourism Development

Researchers qualitatively studied the waste bank management model operating around Lake Tondano tourism sites in Sulawesi, Indonesia, examining how the system functions as a mechanism for sustainable tourism development and plastic waste reduction. They found that while waste banks provide a community-based framework for plastic collection and recycling, gaps in coverage and participation limit their effectiveness in preventing plastic from entering the lake ecosystem, including via microplastic pathways into fish.

2022 INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2 citations
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Delving into the Reality of Waste at Coro Beach a Comprehensive Analysis and Innovative Solution Recommendations for Community-Based Sustainable Tourism

This study analyzes waste management challenges at Coro Beach in Indonesia, examining how inadequate infrastructure and single-use plastic consumption generate marine waste and proposing community-based sustainable tourism strategies to reduce microplastic pollution.

2025 Preprints.org
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Resilience And Sustainability in Tourism-Forestry Systems Through Risk Management Framework: Review and Concept

Not relevant to microplastics — this paper proposes a risk management framework for tourism-forestry systems in Malaysia, focused on resilience and sustainability in forest tourism.

2024 Journal of Law and Sustainable Development 3 citations
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Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Marine Debris: a Case Study of Pancana Village With a Bibliometric Perspective

Researchers combined bibliometric analysis of 2000-2023 marine debris literature with a field case study in Pancana Village, Indonesia, finding that plastic accounts for 78% of coastal debris and that land-based waste is the primary pollution source. The study identifies community-based waste management and policy interventions as key areas for addressing the marine debris crisis.

2024 International Journal Of Education Social Studies And Management (IJESSM) 1 citations
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Characteristics of plastic waste and perceptions of coastal communities in the MLC Baluno mangrove ecotourism area, West Sulawesi, Indonesia

A survey of plastic waste characteristics and coastal community perceptions in a mangrove ecotourism area in West Sulawesi, Indonesia found widespread plastic pollution threatening both marine ecosystems and local livelihoods. Community awareness and disposal behaviors were also documented to inform management strategies.

2023 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 5 citations
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Necessity to Assess the Sustainability of Sensitive Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Review of Tourism Pressures and the Travel Cost Method

This paper is not about microplastics; it reviews the travel cost method as an economic tool for valuing sensitive aquatic ecosystems, with a focus on sustainable tourism management.

2023 Sustainability 10 citations
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Traditional Dimensions of Seabed Resource Management in the Context of Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific: Learning From the Socio-Ecological Interconnectivity Between Island Communities and the Ocean Realm

This study examines how traditional Pacific Island knowledge and customary marine management practices relate to deep-sea mining proposals in the region. Researchers found that local communities hold deep cultural and spiritual connections to the sea that existing legal frameworks do not fully protect. The study argues that traditional dimensions of seabed resource management should be better integrated into decision-making around deep-sea mining to ensure sustainable and equitable ocean governance.

2021 Frontiers in Marine Science 64 citations
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Coastal Community Perceptions of Waste Management as an Effort to Maintain Marine Sustainability in Tapanuli Tengah Regency, North Sumatera

Researchers assessed coastal community perceptions of waste management and marine sustainability in Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, using a mixed-methods survey of 100 respondents across three villages. Results showed an average agreement rate of 91.16% on the importance of waste management for marine sustainability, though practical waste utilisation capacity for income generation remained limited.

2024 International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research
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The involvement of marine tourism companies in CSR: the case of the island of Tenerife

Researchers surveyed marine tourism companies on Tenerife Island to assess their corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement, finding that companies generally perform well on environmental management and innovation but show weak collaboration with public authorities in policy-making — a gap important for achieving sustainable ocean tourism governance.

2021 Environment Development and Sustainability 15 citations
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of coral reef conservation among Terengganu community of Malaysia

Researchers investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the Terengganu community in Malaysia regarding coral reef conservation, identifying sociodemographic variables associated with conservation-oriented behavior. The study evaluated community engagement alongside a coral transplantation program on Geluk Island designed to restore and strengthen reef ecosystems facing threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change.

2023 Frontiers in Environmental Science 4 citations