Sustainable Management of Renewable Energy Resources in the Ecotourism Village of Pancoh, Indonesia

Abstract

The exhaustion of fossil fuel resources and the adverse impacts of greenhouse gas emissions have prompted countries worldwide to shift for clean energy by utilizing various forms of renewable energy. Biogas, derived from livestock waste, presents a viable alternative to conventional fuels, especially in rural areas where such waste remains underutilized. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the transformation of livestock waste into biogas in Pancoh Ecotourism Village, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The objective is to analyze the implementation of sustainable renewable energy management based on the three pillars of Sustainable Tourism Development (STD) as well as to identify influencing factors. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis. The findings reveal that implementation across the three STD dimensions remains suboptimal. Key enabling factors include the added economic value of biogas, the availability of livestock waste, active community participation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. However, challenges persist, notably there were limited: human resource capacity, appropriate technology, and mechanisms of monitoring and evaluation. The study recommends targeted stakeholder engagement and collaborative strategy development to enhance the sustainability of biogas management and utilization, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly technologies.