Ecotheology: environmental ethical view in water spring protection

Indiyanto, Agus (2023) Ecotheology: environmental ethical view in water spring protection. Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics, 23. pp. 23-33. ISSN 16118014

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Abstract

Ecotheology involves the fundamental awareness of local communities and their social solidarity to protect the sustainability of nature. Therefore, it is critical to address problems in nature caused by increasing tourism industry development. This article discusses social movements sparked by religious and critical awareness of the development issue in conservation zones. We conducted a qualitative participatory interview with 9 key actors in Batu, Indonesia, using an ecotheological approach. Group discussions were held with the participants during demonstrations, festivals, and cultural rituals. This research found that individuals who rely for their daily needs only on water springs have significant connections to ecological and spiritual values, and they resist with their cultural capital when the government’s actions threaten the sustainability of the springs. Environmental ethics as a theological belief has shaped the community’s traditions and cultural traits. Thus, the current study serves as the basis for policymakers in planning development, prioritizing a cultural approach, and considering the possibility of environmental degradation.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Developmentalism; Ecological ethics; Social movement; Social resistance
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Divisions: Faculty of Cultural Sciences > Anthropology Department
Depositing User: OKTAVIANA DWI P
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2024 03:47
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2024 03:47
URI: https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/6341

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