Idris, Novya Zulva Riani, Joan Marta, Maizul Rahmizal, Indah Susilowati, Puji Handayati
This study aims to design inclusive governance for the blue economy by addressing the justice and injustice experienced by small-scale fishermen in the Mandeh region due to marine tourism development. Research data was collected from three main stakeholders, namely the government, marine tourism operators, and small-scale fishermen, through semi-structured interviews on the blue economy and blue justice. The results show that in terms of recognition justice and distributive justice, the rights of fishermen are neglected because fishermen are no longer the main actors, and the government is more focused on tourism development at the expense of marine habitats, which reduces the quantity and quality of catches. Other research findings show that procedural justice makes fishermen a party whose active participation in the decision-making process is often overlooked, resulting in frequent discrepancies between the role of the government and the expectations of small-scale fishermen. Furthermore, the orientation of the local government is to collaborate with investors rather than focusing on community-based marine tourism development. However, the concept of blue justice should not be viewed solely from an economic perspective but also from the perspective of ecosystem sustainability and the welfare of coastal communities. Therefore, blue economy governance should be more inclusive, especially for small-scale fishermen. © 2026 The Authors
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia; Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
