Ecosystem Revitalization through Greening and Waste Management Programs as a Climate Change Mitigation Strategy

Abstract

Climate change has become a global challenge affecting ecosystems and the lives of coastal communities. Reforestation and waste management programs are important strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change, especially through a collaborative approach between various stakeholders. This community service activity aims to revitalize the ecosystem by planting green vegetation and implementing a waste management system based on community participation. This program is implemented in the coastal area of West Aceh by involving local governments, community groups, academics, and the private sector to improve the environment sustainably. The methods used include observation and focused interviews to find out the impact of the program carried out. The activity results show increased public awareness of the importance of maintaining the ecosystem and reducing the volume of waste that pollutes the environment. In addition, the presence of people who are agents of change, care about the environment, and play an active role in maintaining the program's sustainability is an indicator of the success of this collaboration. Collaborative approaches in reforestation and waste management programs have proven to be effective in increasing environmental resilience to climate change. The sustainability of this program requires commitment from all parties and policy support that favors environmental conservation. It is hoped that this collaboration model can be replicated in other regions as a climate change mitigation strategy based on community participation.