Relationship Between Environmental Management Policy and the Local Wisdom of Indigenous Peoples in the Handling of Covid-19 in Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to understand the concept of local wisdom from the perspective of local wisdom of Indonesian indigenous peoples in handling Covid-19 and environmental management and Indonesian environmental policy. In this article, we use normative legal research methods, literature research, and are supported by empirical data based on policy developments and information media in Indonesia. Data analysis uses qualitative links in developing policy reviews and literature. The findings of this study first, are the local wisdom of indigenous Indonesians in environmental management and handling of Covid-19 by using traditional rituals according to the teachings of their ancestors, second, building partnership relationships related to an environmental policy with indigenous peoples with divinity, humanity, and principles/values of unity. The research results of this paper will provide practical guidelines for the government to make regulations and policies related to environmental management and handling of Covid-19