Indigenous People and the Meaning of the Construction of Disaster Information Literacy Based on Local Wisdom

Indonesia is one of the countries that faces numerous disasters, with the recent increase largely attributed to the worsening effects of climate change. This study aimed to map out the experiences and meanings of indigenous communities regarding disaster information literacy based on local wisdom in facing the threat of global climate change. This research uses an interpretive paradigm with a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques comprised in-depth interviews, focused group discussions, and participatory observations. The results showed that the indigenous peoples have the capacity to maximise their cultural assets to reduce disaster risks. In disaster crisis situations, these indigenous communities use their local wisdom to strengthen their capacity to deal with various threats such as droughts and floods. Second, cultural aspects determine the preparedness of indigenous peoples to face various risks of climate change. Therefore, they build an understanding that one of the effective ways to mitigate disasters is to use culture-based local wisdom. They also perform traditional rituals as a form of prayer when the crisis intensifies.