ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN DAN PEMETAAN BERBASIS SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS DI KAWASAN GEOPARK KALDERA TOBA KABUPATEN SAMOSIR Mahara Sintong-Sendi Permana-Sahala Fransiskus Marbun-Mhd.Anas Kautsar-Joey Athana Sembiring-Pradipa Nasywa Syukri
Universitas Negeri Medan
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The tourism sector contributes significantly to regional and national economic growth. Geoparks are areas of high geological, biological, and cultural value, managed for conservation, education, and sustainable development. One such geopark in Indonesia is the Lake Toba Caldera, whose potential can be maximized through the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This program aims to maintain the sustainability of the geopark ecotourism area by preserving biodiversity, geology, and culture. However, the implementation of the SDGs in the Lake Toba Caldera Geopark area has not been optimal. The main challenges include the limited knowledge of the community and local government regarding the SDGs, the lack of financial support from the local government, and low public awareness in protecting the environment. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the implementation of the SDGs program that has been running, develop strategies for the implementation of programs that have not been achieved, and utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for area promotion. The research methods used include field surveys, visual observations, interviews with stakeholders (local government), and secondary data analysis using GIS. The analysis produced an infographic map that facilitates understanding of the region^s potential. With this approach, GIS-based promotion is expected to increase public awareness of the importance of regional sustainability. The results of this research are targeted to produce several outputs, such as a final report, publication in international proceedings, accredited national journals, and copyright of research products. The proposed Technology Readiness Level (TKT) is TKT 3, which includes testing a GIS system prototype for spatial analysis. This research not only provides theoretical contributions but also practical implementation to support the sustainable management of the Lake Toba Caldera Geopark area.
