The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Environmental Conservation: Challenges, Strategies, and Sustainability
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Social entrepreneurship is an innovative approach to addressing environmental problems by integrating economic, social and ecological aspects. Conservation-based business models implemented by various organizations have proven their effectiveness to support environmental conservation and improve community welfare. The implementation of social entrepreneurship faces various challenges, such as limited funding, regulatory barriers, and lack of public awareness of sustainability practices. This research aims to analyze the role of social entrepreneurship in environmental conservation and identify key challenges and strategies to improve its effectiveness. A literature study approach was used in this research to examine various social business models that have been successfully implemented in various sectors and countries. The results show that the main strategies to improve the effectiveness of social entrepreneurship include innovation in business models, multisectoral collaboration, strengthening entrepreneurial capacity, and adoption of environmentally friendly technologies. The government's role in creating supportive policies and increasing public literacy on conservation issues are important factors in the sustainability of social entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurship can be an effective solution to achieve environmentally sustainable development with a more strategic approach and support from various parties.
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