Integrating Indigenous Knowledge of Kaombo into Disaster Mitigation Education for Coastal Resilience and Sustainability in Buton Agus Slamet (1*), Safrin Salam (2), Marhama Pattiiha (3)
(1)Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Jl. Betoambari No. 36 Baubau, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
(2)Faculty of Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Jl. Betoambari No. 36 Baubau, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
(3) Faculty of teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Jl. Betoambari No. 36 Baubau, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
Abstract
Coastal communities are among the most vulnerable to environmental hazards caused by climate change, resource exploitation, and declining ecological resilience. Strengthening disaster mitigation education at an early age is therefore crucial for building long-term community preparedness and sustainability. This study explores the Kaombo system an indigenous environmental management practice of the Butonese people in Southeast Sulawesi as a model for integrating local ecological wisdom into disaster education, particularly for children in coastal areas. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach supported by ethnographic observation and participatory interviews with local leaders, teachers, and community members, the research investigates how Kaombo embodies principles of environmental ethics, collective responsibility, and adaptive governance. The findings reveal that Kaombo practices such as customary prohibitions, communal rituals, and ecological stewardship can be translated into child-friendly educational programs that cultivate disaster awareness, respect for nature, and community-based resilience. Embedding Kaombo values into formal and informal education empowers children as agents of cultural continuity and environmental guardianship. The study concludes that integrating indigenous knowledge into disaster mitigation education not only enhances coastal resilience but also nurtures sustainable environmental behavior across generations
