International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science
Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science( IJVESS)

Community-Based Landslide Disaster Mitigation: Integrating Local Knowledge for Strengthening Community Resilience: A Qualitative Study on Community Participation and Disaster Risk Reduction

Dwiki Hermawan (Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Indonesia)
Mohammad Ikhwan Syahtaria (Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Indonesia)
Dody Ruswandi (Universitas Pertahanan Republik, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Mar 2026

Abstract

Landslides represent a significant natural hazard, particularly in regions characterized by steep topography and high rainfall intensity. In Indonesia, landslides frequently occur due to a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors, resulting in severe socio-economic and environmental impacts. Conventional disaster mitigation approaches, which are often top-down in nature, have not been fully effective in enhancing community resilience. This study aims to analyze the role of community-based approaches in landslide disaster mitigation through the integration of local knowledge and capacity strengthening.This research employs a qualitative approach using a descriptive method, with data collected through an extensive literature review of academic journals, books, and official reports. The findings indicate that local knowledge plays a crucial role in identifying early warning signs of landslides, managing environmental conditions, and supporting traditional mitigation practices. Furthermore, the community-based approach enhances participation, strengthens local ownership, and improves the sustainability of disaster risk reduction efforts.The integration of local knowledge with scientific approaches provides a more comprehensive and adaptive mitigation framework, contributing to improved community resilience. Therefore, effective disaster mitigation requires strong collaboration among communities, governments, and other stakeholders to develop inclusive, context-specific, and sustainable strategies. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on community-based disaster risk reduction by emphasizing the importance of integrating local knowledge into formal disaster management frameworks.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEVSS

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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International Journal of Education Vocational and Social Science(IJEVSS ) is  a peer-reviewed journal which welcomes submissions involving a critical discussion of policy and practice, as well as contributions to conceptual and theoretical developments in the field. It includes articles based on ...