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Maritime Cosmology as a Framework for Sustainable Economic Governance: A Study of the Masela Island Community, Southwest Maluku

Year: 2026

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This study examines how the worldview of the people of Masila Island in southwest Maluku has led them towards a sustainable economy.TEK's previous research on sustainable economic systems focused on conservation systems in agricultural and forestry communities.Several studies focus on marine cosmology as the ontological basis of sustainable economic systems in small island communities.This study seeks to fill this gap by examining marine cosmology as an important example of social resilience.Qualitative ethnographic methods were used in this research.Operates on Masila Island, southwest of Maluku.From August to December 2023, data was collected through in-depth interviews with 12 main participants, including traditional leaders, fishermen and women who utilize coastal resources.Thematic analysis was used to explore the data by participating in ritual observation and document analysis.Research examining cosmological patterns, environmental laws, and economic significance reveals that the Marcella people used a system of cultural containment by sea and land.Each system performs an ecological function and is based on traditional principles.The isabi system controls the use of natural resources through prohibitions that are valid for a limited period of time.This helps natural regeneration and also ensures the livelihood of local communities.Based on these findings, Kamal and Trang's performance prioritizes environmental ethics and shared responsibility.I propose a Cosmological Policy for Island Stability (CPFIS) that includes a cosmological definition.The management and study of cultural ecosystems is consciously placed within a cosmologically based sustainable development strategy.This concept will be an important input in the process of developing water economic policy in Indonesia.This will help strengthen implementation of Sustainable Development Goals 8, 13 and 14.

Source: Advances in economics, business and management research/Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research

DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6239-752-1_2

Authors: Helmina Kastanya, Sudibyo Sudibyo, Sastri Sunarti, Sofwan Noerwidi

Institutions: Universitas Gadjah Mada, National Research and Innovation Agency

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Universitas Gadjah Mada