Mangrove Educational Tourism Design with a Sustainable Architecture Approach at the Kampung Nipah Mangrove Beach, Serdang Bedagai

Abstract

Educational tourism aims to enhance travelers understanding and knowledge of specific topics, such as the mangrove ecosystem, which holds significant ecological, economic, and social values, including its role in carbon storage to mitigate climate change. In Indonesia, home to the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem, about 90% of mangrove forests in North Sumatra are damaged due to land conversion into oil palm plantations and ponds. A sustainable development approach that conserves mangroves is essential. Mangrove educational tourism is expected to raise awareness, knowledge, and boost the local economy through community participation. The design of educational tourism facilities at Kampung Nipah Mangrove Beach, Serdang Bedagai Regency, with a sustainable architectural approach, aims to create an environmentally friendly space that supports mangrove conservation and provides long-term benefits for both the environment and the community.