Environmental Adaptation of Indigenous People: Baduy Tribe’s Local Wisdom in Environmental Management

Abstract

SDGs implementation requires a precise understanding of the target population. However, the disaggregated data needed to address all vulnerable groups – including indigenous peoples. One of the most popular indigenous people in Indonesia is the Urang Kanekes or Famously called Baduy. Baduy is an indegenous society located in Banten Province, which has been interned from the impact of globalization. The Baduy tribe belongs to an indigenous group that lives side by side with nature. The purpose of this study was to explore local wisdom from the way the Baduy manage their environment. This study is done by using a descriptive qualitative approach. Main data sources were collected using secondary data from literature review. In addition, primary data was collected by interviewing some informants as supporting data. Data processing with triangulation data and analyzed by using SWOT to explain Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in the environmental management of the Baduy community. The result of this study shows that the Baduy people have their characteristics in their local wisdom, especially in environmental management, which can protect and preserve the environment.