EXPLORING THE STRENGTH OF LOCAL WISDOM IN EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Local wisdom is a form of environmental wisdom that exists in social life in a place or area. The local wisdom places the natural wealth for the sake of the communities in a sustainable manner. Therefore, local wisdom has a very important role in protecting nature and the environment. In this context, this article attempts to analyse how to maintain the strength of local wisdom in an effort to preserve the environment. This study concludes that the development of local knowledge can not be separated from the influence of various factors which will affect human behavior toward the environment. Hence, the strength of local knowledge is important to be preserved in a society in order to maintain a balance with the environment and also to preserve the environment.