AN EXAMINATION OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINING FOOD AUTONOMY: INDONESIA’S CASE

Abstract

The wisdom of various traditions is one of Indonesia's greatest assets. The law society maintains and guards the sustainability of different wisdom handed down orally through generations. In each legal society, there are customary systems and structures that are prevalent within Indonesia and of interest for scrutinizing in a framework that supports resilience in food production. It is becoming increasingly difficult for indigenous peoples to use their local knowledge to create food security in the modern world. This article investigates the challenges faced by indigenous peoples in using their local knowledge to create food security in the modern world. This article describes qualitative methods for generating data based on observations and interviews. The local wisdom of indigenous peoples is increasingly being eroded by the modern age as it relates to creating food security. As the results, Sago becomes a major source of income for the farmers, but they also continue to maintain tradition or habit to preserve their local wisdom. It is important to have policies that protect the local wisdom of indigenous peoples in a way that supports their activities in creating food security, as well as efforts made by the central and regional governments in maintaining the local wisdom of indigenous peoples. For further recommendation, the research methodology and data analysis should be thorough and rigorous, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategies employed by indigenous communities. Keywords: Local Wisdom, Food Security, Indigenous Peoples DOI： https://doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724.58.1.45