Water Conservation Through Local Wisdom As A Manifestation Of Social Justice And Ecological Justice

¹ Character Building Development Centre, School of Design, Interior Design Departement, Bina Nusantara University, 11480, Jakarta, Indonesia
² Digital Language Learning Centre, Entrepreneurship Department, Bina Nusantara Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, 11480, Jakarta, Indonesia
³ Character Building Development Centre, Communication Science, Faculty of Humanities, Bina Nusantara University, 11480, Jakarta, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: priskardus.candra@binus.ac.id

Abstract

In all its manifestations, the ecological crisis include water crisis, threatens our world's ecosystem. The primary cause of the crisis is human attitudes and behaviours that objectify nature. In specific cases, the water resource crisis is as a consequence of tourism expansion that ignores the environment. Revitalizing local wisdom is one method for restoring nature's stability especially on water sustainability. There are numerous rites in our local community's that support efforts to conserve water sources. This article discusses the traditional practises of the Batu people of East Java for conserving water sources called Metri Banyu as an alternative to seeks the ecological and social justice. Through this rites the community of Pesanggrahan Village in Batu City honours water as the fundamental element of human existence. The revitalization of indigenous knowledge is critically important for Batu City's massive tourism expansion and other location which face similar situation. In addition to preventing natural damage and the depletion of water resources, it is a viable alternative for the development of tourism founded on culture. This research applies a qualitative approach. Interviews and observation were used for data collection. The findings of this study demonstrate that reviving local knowledge in contemporary society influences the creation of a balanced and harmonious relationship between humans and nature, one another, and their creators.