Sustainability Patterns of Coconut Agribusiness Systems in West Java Province, Indonesia

The Sustainable Development Goals emphasize the use of local resources to contribute to economic growth while adhering to the principles of sustainability.This also applies to West Java Province, a region widely recognized for its coconut production.Therefore, this study aims to examine the sustainability of the coconut agribusiness system and to construct a sustainability pattern for coconut agribusiness.The research employs a mixed-method design with a quantitative dominance, involving 368 actors in the coconut agribusiness system in Pangandaran Regency, a central hub of coconut agribusiness in the province.Data were analyzed using the Multi-Dimensional Scaling method, while the sustainability patterns were developed through a systems thinking approach, presented in the form of a causal loop diagram.The findings reveal that the sustainability level of coconut agribusiness in West Java, assessed through five sustainability dimensions, is classified as moderately sustainable, with a sustainability index score of 51.72.The environmental dimension was identified as the most sensitive factor influencing sustainability, with an index score of 54.45.This is consistent with the reality that West Java's environmental conditions are highly favorable for coconut agribusiness activities, both at the on-farm and off-farm stages.Nevertheless, the analysis also indicates that further development of the coconut agribusiness system requires greater attention, particularly in addressing the relatively lower scores in the economic, social, institutional, and technological dimensions.Advancing this sector calls for the implementation of comprehensive sustainability patterns, supported by policy interventions that are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all coconut agribusiness stakeholders.