Penguatan Kelembagaan dan Integrasi Ekonomi Sirkular Dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Pesisir Melalui Program My Darling Mangrove di Kelurahan Kariangau
Abstract
Coastal communities in Kariangau Urban Village face interconnected challenges involving marine litter pollution, limited waste management capacity, and the economic vulnerability of fishing communities. SETARA (Sampah Jadi Tabungan untuk Nelayan Sejahtera / Waste into Savings for Fishermen’s Prosperity) was developed by PT PLN Nusantara Power UP Kaltim Teluk as a social innovation under the My Darling Mangrove Program, integrating marine litter management, environmental conservation, and economic value creation through a waste savings mechanism. This study aims to analyze the SETARA social innovation model, the circular economy mechanism developed, changes in community capacity and participation, and its contribution to strengthening the livelihoods of the Kariangau coastal community. The study employed a descriptive approach using qualitative and quantitative data obtained from social mapping documents, strategic plans, work plans, program implementation reports, and the 2025 Community Satisfaction Index. The analysis was conducted using Root Cause Analysis, 5W2H analysis, before-and-after program assessment, and a sustainable livelihoods perspective. SETARA transforms waste management from an activity with no economic value into a system involving waste collection, sorting, weighing, recording, and conversion of waste into savings balances. The initial implementation involved 10 active members and was supported by training on waste sorting, waste bank administration, and the use of digital recording applications. Evaluation of the My Darling Mangrove Program resulted in a Community Satisfaction Index score of 3.39, equivalent to 84.75%, categorized as very satisfied. The program's contribution to environmental conservation received a score of 3.75 or 93.75%, while community confidence in continuing the program independently also reached 3.75 or 93.75%. These results indicate that SETARA functions not only as a mechanism for reducing waste but also as an instrument for strengthening community capacity, generating economic value, fostering social cohesion, and promoting the independence of coastal communities.