THE EVALUATION OF MARINE DEBRIS IN SUPPORTING OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ON MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM IN BALI

Abstract

Bali as a popular tourist destination by many foreign tourists is very dependent on the natural conditions that exist in these tourist attractions. Therefore, environmental sustainability in Bali must be properly maintained from various pollution. The implementation of the SDGs program by the Provincial Government of Bali through the "Bali Clean" and "Green Province Road" programs since 2011 has been implemented to protect Bali's environment. The research objective is to analyze the implementation of the SDGs that affect the preservation of the marine environment in Bali. This type of research is qualitative research. The research collection technique was carried out by interviewing the respondents. Respondents in the study were village chiefs who were in charge of protecting the tourist environment of Kuta Beach and Seminyak Beach, Bali. The research results obtained are the implementation of the SDGs which affect the preservation of the marine environment in Bali. This is evidenced by the positive impact on the surrounding community in the form of understanding and awareness of the public, visitors, traders and companies regarding the importance of environmental sustainability. While the positive impact on the environment obtained from the implementation of the SDGs program is the maintenance of the cleanliness of villages and tourist attractions, especially on Kuta Beach and Seminyak Beach in Bali.