Importance–Performance Analysis of the Sustainability of South Penghu Marine National Park, Taiwan

Sai-Leung Ng () and Pei-Chuan Sun
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Sai-Leung Ng: Graduate Institute of Earth Science, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 111396, Taiwan
Pei-Chuan Sun: Graduate Institute of Earth Science, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 111396, Taiwan

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-19

Abstract: Despite the growing global focus on marine protected areas, there is a dearth of research addressing the comprehensive sustainability of such areas. This study fills the gap by evaluating the sustainability of South Penghu Marine National Park (SPMNP) using importance–performance analysis (IPA) across 18 sustainability indicators, encompassing environmental, economic, and social dimensions. The results reveal that environmental sustainability was rated as the most critical, with top indicators including protecting ecological habitats and marine wildlife. Performance scores were generally satisfactory, though disparities between importance and performance were noted, suggesting areas for improvement. Notably, all sustainability indicators are significantly below the threshold performance target of 75%, indicating significant gaps in meeting public expectations. The analysis also highlights strong public support for both on-site and off-site management measures as key strategies to enhance park sustainability. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and park managers aiming to improve the sustainability of marine protected areas.

Keywords: gap analysis; protected areas; public support; quadrant analysis; sustainable development; threshold performance targets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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