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.
