INTEGRATION OF CULTURAL VALUES AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CAPITAL ON KALEDUPA ISLAND, WAKATOBI Nadir La Djamudi, Wa Ode Riniati
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education,
Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Baubau, Indonesia
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the forms of cultural values and local knowledge of Kaledupa community, as well as their roles in socio-economic life and environmental management, by integrating these elements into the framework of community resilience theory. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach through observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, the research finds that cultural values such as pomae-mae and siyasa constitute social capital that strengthens solidarity, mutual cooperation, and the community^s safety net. Meanwhile, local knowledge regarding fishing seasons, wind directions, current patterns, and natural indicators functions as ecological capital that shapes livelihood strategies, reduces economic risks, and enhances the effectiveness of fishing activities. In environmental management, customary institutions serve as self-governing entities that establish rules for marine resource use, resolve conflicts, and maintain ecosystem sustainability. The findings show that cultural values and local knowledge are integrated within four dimensions of community resilience: adaptive capacity, social capacity, organizational capacity, and knowledge capital. These dimensions explain how the Kaledupa community anticipates change, responds to socio-ecological pressures, and sustains their livelihoods. This research emphasizes that cultural values and local knowledge are not merely cultural heritage but constitute the strategic foundation of coastal community resilience in facing environmental dynamics and socio-economic challenges.
Keywords: community resilience, local knowledge, cultural values, Kaledupa.
Topic: Governance, Policy, and Education of Coastal Area
