KKP Develops Customary Community-Based Marine Spatial Planning Model in Bali
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is developing a marine spatial planning (MSP) model based on indigenous communities in Intaran Village, Denpasar, Bali. This effort aims to strengthen coastal area management while preserving the local community’s cultural values.
Permana Yudiarso, Director of Coastal and Small Islands Spatial Utilisation at the Directorate General of Marine Spatial Planning, KKP, stated that the development of this model is being carried out through collaboration with local governments, academics, area managers, indigenous communities, and other stakeholders. “The development of this MSP model will strengthen the role of indigenous communities as the primary drivers of coastal and marine area management, supported by the government and other stakeholders,” Permana said in an official statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
According to Permana, the marine spatial planning model is designed so that indigenous communities are not merely beneficiaries but also act as key players in the planning and management of coastal areas. The involvement of indigenous communities includes managing village-owned enterprises in the real sector, services, and public utilities, including the management of coastal areas for activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, and fishing.
He emphasised that the development of indigenous-based marine spatial planning remains supported by technical data and studies to ensure it can provide economic benefits without neglecting the sustainability of coastal and marine ecosystems. He noted that the coastal area of Intaran Customary Village has strong links between social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspects, necessitating integrated management.
Through this approach, marine space utilisation is expected to run in harmony with the protection of coastal ecosystems, the strengthening of community economies, the sustainability of the tourism sector, and the preservation of Balinese cultural values.
I Made Supartha, Chairman of the Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Assets, and Licensing (Pansus TRAP) of the Bali Provincial DPRD, stated that the development of this model also integrates the Tri Hita Karana philosophy as a foundation for maintaining the balance between the relationship between humans and God, humans and fellow humans, and humans and the environment.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Intaran Customary Village, Agung Alit Kencana, welcomed the initiative. According to him, the active involvement of indigenous communities is essential to ensure that the development of coastal areas remains aligned with the identity and needs of the local people.
He noted that practices involving destructive fishing gear are still being found, meaning efforts to preserve marine areas must continue to be strengthened. “Intaran Customary Village has a very close relationship with the coastal and marine areas. Therefore, the development of this MSP can serve as a shared space to protect the environment, strengthen culture, and unlock sustainable economic benefits for the community,” he said.
The introduction of the indigenous-based MSP development model was discussed in a forum involving the KKP, the Bali Provincial Government, the Denpasar City Government, the Bali Provincial DPRD, the Faculty of Marine and Fisheries at Udayana University, PT Pengelola Mertasari Bersama, the Intaran Customary Village community, and various other stakeholders.