| dc.description.abstract | Damage to the mangrove ecosystem in Kwala Serapuh Village, Langkat Regency has
severely affected both the environment and coastal communities. The Indonesian
Forum for the Environment (WALHI) initiated a mangrove restoration effort using a
social capital approach. This study aims to analyze how WALHI utilizes bonding,
bridging, and linking social capital in its restoration strategy, identify challenges
faced, and explore strategies to overcome them. Using a qualitative descriptive
method, data were collected through in-depth interviews and documentation, then
analyzed with Miles and Huberman's model and supported by NVivo software.
Findings reveal that bonding social capital fosters internal solidarity and mutual
cooperation. Bridging social capital is established through networks with universities,
NGOs, media, and legal institutions, enhancing advocacy capacity. Linking social
capital is demonstrated by engagement with local government, resulting in formal
village regulations supporting mangrove restoration. NVivo analysis confirms these
results through word clouds, tree maps, and cluster analyses highlighting key themes
of social capital dimensions. Despite challenges such as criminalization, resistance,
and limited resources, WALHI effectively strengthened internal solidarity, external
networks, and formal policy advocacy. This study confirms the applicability of Robert
D. Putnam’s social capital theory in environmental restoration contexts and
contributes valuable insights for developing sustainable coastal ecosystem
management strategies in Indonesia. | en_US |
