Optimizing lake management: Strategy development based on potential goals and challenges using ISM and DEMATEL approach

Abstract

This paper aims to optimize lake management by developing strategies based on potential goals and challenges using the ISM-DEMATEL approaches. The study focuses on Lake Buyan, located in Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions involving experts and stakeholders, this research identifies six goal elements: Eco-tourism (G1), Eco-agrotourism (G2), Eco-spiritual tourism (G3), Water quality meets the standards (G4), Reduction of environmental pollution (G5), and Protection and preservation of sacred areas (G6). Additionally, eight challenge factors are identified: Lack of public knowledge about the lake (C1), Low community participation (C2), Low community attitudes and behaviors (C3), Lack of synchronization among relevant agencies and the community (C4), Economic vulnerable communities (C4), Weak human resources (C6), Weak law enforcement (C7), and Lack of strict and continuous monitoring (C8). Using the ISM-DEMATEL approach, this study reveals that G1, G2, G3, and G6 are the leverage factors among the goal elements, while G4 and G5 are the affected factors. In terms of the challenge elements, this research highlights C1, C4, C7, and C8 as leverage factors, while C2, C3, C5 and C6 are affected factors. Based on these findings, the development of the Lake Buyan management strategy prioritizes the leverage factors among the goal elements and addresses the leverage factors among the challenge elements.