Keywords
local knowledge
customary norms
religious values
sustainability
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Abstract
The Baduy community is an indigenous group in Indonesia that preserves harmony between humans and nature through religious values, customary norms, and local knowledge. This qualitative study examines the socio-ecological system in Kanekes Village, Banten, using interviews and participant observation. The findings show that environmental management is guided by customary rules, as reflected in the division of protected forests, utilization areas, and settlements. The Rukun Salapan belief system reinforces environmental ethics, simple living, and obedience to tradition. Traditional farming practices and medicinal plant knowledge also support sustainability and social resilience. The study concludes that the integration of religious values, customary norms, and local knowledge helps maintain ecological balance and social harmony, offering a model for sustainable development and environmental conservation.
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