CONSERVATION EFFORTS AS STRATEGIESFOR SUPPORTING THE KARIMUNJAWA NATIONAL PARK DEVELOPMENT AT NYAMUK VILLAGE IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL YOUTH INSPIRATION (NAYS INDONESIA)

Abstract

These collaborative local community service initiatives apply to the Karimunjawa National Parks Conservation efforts to preserve the environment in Nyamuk Village. The collaboration between President University students and the National Youth Inspiration (NAYS) Indonesia as a Non-Governmental Organization integrates innovative methods, promoting resilience, sustainable practices, and increasing environmental awareness while adhering to community-based conservation principles. Nyamuk Village is the only village located on Nyamuk Island, particularly one of the areas of Karimunjawa National Park. The Karimunjawa National Park is a protected conservation area in Indonesia. While blessed with natural beauty, Nyamuk Village faces considerable environmental and social challenges, particularly related to waste management. The community needs to work on adequate waste disposal methods, including burning household waste and improper cooking oil disposal, which leads to environmental degradation and potential health risks. This project aims to mitigate these challenges by implementing ecological conservation practices and empowering residents through education and hands-on training. This project focuses on community-based conservation and environmental preservation in Nyamuk Village, part of Karimunjawa National Park in Central Java, Indonesia. The project cultivated a sense of maintenance over the conservation efforts by involving residents, youth, and volunteers, ensuring their long-term sustainability. Empowering the village in the context of conservation improves the environmental conditions of Nyamuk Village and enhances local livelihoods through village development activities and eco-friendly practices. This community-based conservation effort serves as a model for other regions facing similar challenges. Furthermore, these initiatives reinforce conservation efforts by involving the local communities in preserving this protected area and aligning environmental protection with village development while contributing to the conservation goals of Karimunjawa National Park, Indonesia.