The Role of Civic Engagement in Sustaining Wetland Environments: Evidence from North Banjarmasin District
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The research aims to examine how civic engagement is actualized in the daily lives of riverbank residents and how the local government supports this process. It employs a qualitative case study method with data collected through field observations and interviews involving 32 informants. Supporting literature and administrative documents were used as secondary sources, and data validation was conducted using triangulation of techniques and sources. The findings show that Civic engagement in North Banjarmasin’s riverbank communities is reflected in collective action, deliberation, and communication, but faces challenges such as socioeconomic limitations, inadequate facilities, and low environmental awareness. Government programs provide a foundation, yet their impact is weakened by limited follow-up and inconsistent participation. Strengthening wetland sustainability therefore requires responsive government communication, better infrastructure, systematic follow-up, and the cultivation of collective awareness, enabling more consistent collaboration between institutions and local residents.
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