Ecological Values of the Cirendeu Indigenous People and its Impact on Environmental Preservation

Abstract

In Indonesia, related issues are still a serious problem. Deforestation, damage to coral reefs, water and water pollution, and plastic waste cause damage to natural ecosystems that have an impact on the lives of living things. As a result, natural disasters occur everywhere. This is caused by the lack of human awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving nature. Thus, it is important for humans to have ecological intelligence in order to be able to grow awareness and commitment in protecting, repairing and conserving nature. This research was conducted using literature studies and interviews with the aim of knowing how the implementation of ecological intelligence in the community in the Cirendeu Traditional Village in an effort to preserve the environment. From this study, it was found that the local wisdom that is still maintained and implemented by the people of Kampung Adat Cirendeu has a great influence on ethics and attitudes in behaving towards nature. Even though they are in the midst of rapid technological developments, the people of the Cirendeu Traditional Village still adhere to the noble values they believe in protecting and preserving nature so that it remains sustainable.