Embodied Knowledge Masyarakat Pesisir Sumatera Barat dalam Pengelolaan Blue Carbon dengan Perspektif Multispesies

Abstrak

This study discusses the role of coastal communities in West Sumatra in preserving mangrove ecosystems as part of the blue carbon mechanism and multispecies living space. The aim of the research is to reveal the forms of embodied knowledge among coastal communities in mangrove conservation practices, which not only function as carbon sinks but also sustain social, economic, and ecological life. Using qualitative methods through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and reflective analysis, the study maps the sensory experiences, care routines, and emotional engagement of communities in Pesisir Selatan and Pariaman. The findings show that ecological knowledge emerges from daily practices, such as seedling, planting, maintenance, turtle protection, and innovations in the use of mangrove fruits. This embodied knowledge is manifested through bodily sensitivity in reading ecological signs and reinforced by social norms as well as collective practices. The study’s implications emphasize that the success of coastal conservation depends not only on biophysical aspects but also on the integration of local knowledge, institutional strengthening, and multispecies practices that mutually sustain life.

Kata kunci

• Budaya Pesisir
• Mangrove
• Multispesies
• blue carbon
• embodied knowledge
• maritime culture
• multispecies