Waterfront City in Majene Regency: Reviewing the Role of Government and Communities in Good Environmental Governance

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the efforts of the government and the general public in promoting good environmental governance (GEG) in the development of Majene's coastal city, which has become a strategic project to improve the economic performance of the local community and, as a result, the environment. The method used is qualitative research using case studies and document analysis, with the goal of systematically implementing environmental principles in the development of coastal areas. The findings indicate that the government has a primary role in enforcing the law, enforcing regulations, and carrying out development projects, despite occasional shortcomings in technical and administrative aspects. In other cases, public participation in the development and implementation of policies is not optimal. Communities are involved in local areas of surveillance, but limited planning and decision making. This is one of the most important factors in achieving effective collaboration between government actors and local communities. The limitations of the research are based on the geographical area of Majene, which does not encompass the entire context of the development of people, as well as the data that is gathered through surveys with a limited amount of information. Despite this, the study makes a significant contribution by emphasizing the importance of community participation in the early stages of development in order to reduce negative impacts on nature.