Article
Ekospiritualitas Pikukuh Baduy dalam Ketahanan Ruang Ekologis dan Pencapaian Target SDG
ETNOREFLIKA : Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya, Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026), hlm. 317–328
Abstrak
The sustainability of Indonesia’s protected forests is at a critical juncture due to development paradigms prioritizing macroeconomic growth over ecosystem sovereignty and customary law. This study analyses the implementation of Pikukuh customary law in ecological spatial planning, evaluates the effectiveness of the buyut mechanism from an eco-spirituality perspective, and identifies the Baduy community’s contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 13 and 15. Employing a qualitative case study with a Social-Ecological Systems (SES) framework, the research examines operational rules through observations and interviews with customary leaders and youth. Findings reveal that the Baduy rigorously enforce ecological zoning: Leuweung Kolot (Protected), Leuweung Sempalan (Buffer), and Leuweung Biuk (Production). Biophysical data show that the core zone's land cover index has remained stable above 95% over the past decade. The buyut mechanism effectively safeguards forest integrity through socio-spiritual sanctions, fostering higher collective compliance than formal state regulations. Furthermore, the Leuit system and the prohibition of chemical inputs contribute significantly to climate resilience and endemic biodiversity preservation. The study also identifies a 'value isolation' phenomenon that maintains customary consistency despite digital technology penetration. These implications underscore that genuine recognition of customary sovereignty is an absolute prerequisite for sustainable green infrastructure and achieving Indonesia’s sustainable development agenda.