Does Rawabogo Village’s Conservation Commitment Grow From Local Values?

Abstract

This research aims to explore whether the conservation efforts in the village of Rawabogo result from an awareness of local values or occur coincidentally alongside the heritage of local wisdom. The village is rich in local knowledge reflected in the concept of “Tri Tangtu”, forming the philosophical foundation of the community's life, connecting the relationships between humans, God, and nature as the basis of their existence. Additionally, the local proverb "Tungku tilu, jangka opat, papat kalima pancer" serves as a symbol of this wisdom and plays a crucial role as a guiding principle in daily life. The research findings indicate that the conservation of natural resources in Rawabogo with local values, but for bigger communities the local values not conscious adopted. Employing a case study method, this research delves into the dynamics of the intersection between conservation efforts and local values in Rawabogo. The study provides profound insights into the relationship between environmental conservation and local values, emphasizing that environmental sustainability can occur organically or coincidentally in conjunction with cultural heritage.