KEARIFAN LOKAL BERBASIS ISLAM DALAM PELESTARIAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP

Abstract

The disasters that are related to heavy rain such as flood, landslide and dry climate especially in Central Java are problems which need solutions. This article tries to explore the myth to preserve water resource as a local wisdom in Sempor society in Kebumen regency. This article uses Homo Ecologus and Cultural Identity approach to understand the object. Based on that opinion, it is found that the myth is rooted in the value and point of view of Sunan Buyut Saringan who always emphasized on thankfulness of everything that has been given by God.