Abdul Malik, Abd. Rahim, Abd. Rasyid Jalil, Abdul Mannan
Climate change poses a significant threat to coastal communities, particularly those that rely on mangrove ecosystems for livelihoods and environmental services. This study addresses the urgent need for sustainable mangrove management in South Sulawesi as a climate change mitigation strategy. The study aimed to analyze the challenges and formulate strategic recommendations for sustainable mangrove forest management to mitigate climate change in South Sulawesi. Data was collected through a comprehensive literature review and structured interviews. The literature reviews involved a systematic collection and analysis of secondary data. This included four government and institutional reports and 42 peer-reviewed articles published between 2011 and 2024. The approach involved identifying relevant studies, evaluating their quality, and synthesizing findings to provide a comprehensive analytical perspective. Structured interviews using questionnaires were conducted with 14 stakeholders, including representatives from a government agency, an environmental NGO, academics, and community members, who were selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using SWOT analysis by analyzing relevant factors in each SWOT category, measuring the level of importance, and formulating strategies. The results highlight critical weaknesses, such as land conversion, lack of community awareness, and climate change impacts. However, they also reveal opportunities for policy intervention and community engagement. Strategic recommendations include strengthening enforcement and regulation, promoting community awareness and engagement, supporting alternative livelihoods, addressing climate change impacts through adaptive management and resilient infrastructure, increasing financial support for mangrove management, and promoting research and data collection. These proposed strategies enhance mangrove conservation efforts, strengthen climate change resilience, and support sustainable livelihoods. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.
Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Makassar, South Sulawesi, Makassar, 90224, Indonesia; Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Makassar, South Sulawesi, Makassar, 90222, Indonesia; Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries, Hasanuddin University, South Sulawesi, Makassar, 90245, Indonesia
