Revitalizing Ecotourism in Indonesia: A Green Economy Vision Through the Lens of Fiqh Biah

The existence of ecotourism in Indonesia needs a massive boost. Thus far, the development of ecotourism has yet to be optimal despite its significant implications in responding to the achievement of a green economy. Ecotourism offers uniqueness by prioritizing environmental conservation as a selling point and requires an appropriate development model. This research aims to address the challenges of ecotourism development based on a green economy using the alternative Fiqh Biah model. A qualitative research method with a qualitative content analysis approach was employed. The content analysis focused on ecotourism in Indonesia, the Green Economy, and Fiqh Biah. The results indicate an interconnection between ecotourism and the Green Economy regarding impacts on the economic, social, and environmental sectors. The suggested construction for ecotourism development includes: 1) Hima’: an alternative for forest-based ecotourism development, 2) Harim: a protection and mitigation system for ecotourism, and 3) Ihya al-Mawat: an opportunity to create new ecotourism by utilizing abandoned land.