Review: Local wisdom of Baduy people (South Banten, Indonesia) in environmental conservation

Abstract

Abstract. Arifiani KN, Wijaya CKW, Irfan AN, Septiasari A, Iskandar J, Iskandar BS, Partasasmita R, Setyawan AD. 2019. Review: Local wisdom of Baduy people (South Banten, Indonesia) in environmental conservation. Asian J Ethnobiol 2: 92-107. Baduy people live in Kanekes Village, Leuwidamar Subdistrict, Lebak District, Banten Province, Indonesia. Baduy people is a group of people who firmly adhere to the traditions of their ancestors where the entire social system is rooted in their religious system. The tribe that lives depends on nature and always maintains the balance of nature. This review is intended to find out the current state of life of the Baduy people in environmental conservation, the ability to utilize local wisdom (traditional ecological knowledge) to meet their needs and the possibility of sustainability in the future their way of life. This research was conducted by studying literature based on journals or other information media. The results showed that the Baduy people still hold strong beliefs and customs and day by day with great wisdom. Beliefs and customs that become Pikukuh (rules) have always been the philosophy of life and daily of Baduy. Traditional rules and Pikukuh sapuluh are the basis of life guidelines and produce Baduy culture both in thinking, acting and behaving. Mores as part of local wisdom still beholder firm considerably by Baduy people, and the mores have come to the self fortress for Baduy people in the face of modernization, included in matter preserve its environment. The forms of local wisdom behavior that are a form of sustainability of environment and conservation conducted by Baduy people, for example: (i) agricultural systems, (ii) residential systems, (iii) forestry systems, and (iv) conservation practices.

Advancement of Baduy Muslims (Historical Overview of Religious Conversion in The Baduy Community)

“…Jaro Saija, Head of Kanekes Village, explained that the total population of Baduy is 13,600 people. As many as 800 Baduy people live in 3 Inner Baduy communities (Baduy Dalam/Tangtu), while 12,800 Baduy people live in 62 Outer Baduy communities (Baduy Luar/Panamping) and Baduy Dangka (Arifiani, et al, 2019).…”

A systematic literature review about local wisdom and sustainability: Contribution and recommendation to science education

“…Local wisdom and practices that have existed in society have been proven for centuries to ensure 2 / 19 sustainability (Arifiani et al, 2019;Osawa, 2023). Mainstreaming local wisdom supports the design of more holistic and sustainable solutions that enable economic growth that remains in harmony with environmental preservation and cultural sustainability (Fatimah et al, 2020;Lubowiecki-Vikuk et al, 2021;Maspul, 2023).…”

“…Knowledge in the form of local wisdom includes an understanding of nature, culture, and ways of living in harmony with the environment and traditional values. However, local wisdom is a form of local knowledge that contains experience, wisdom, and ways of adapting to unique environmental conditions over a long period of time (Arifiani et al, 2019;Dahliani, 2015;Rohman et al, 2022). Therefore, local wisdom not only reflects knowledge gained from direct experience, but also describes how local communities implement it in real terms to protect the environment, maintain culture, and live their daily lives sustainably (Antweiler, 1998;Firdaus et al, 2023;Mazzocchi, 2006).…”

“…In education in Indonesia, it is important to acknowledge, understand and respect local wisdom that exists in various regions, tribes and communities. This includes an understanding of traditional ways of sustainability that have been practiced by local communities for centuries or generations (Arifiani et al, 2019;Astri, 2011;Nurhidayah et al, 2022;Ruslan & Irham, 2022;Sudarmin, 2014).…”