Citizen Engagement in Ecological Issue Management through Participatory Practices and Community-Based Social Supports
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Citizen engagement is a central element in the management of environmental and sustainability issues, especially in addressing the problems of ecological degradation that occur locally and globally. This research aims to comprehensively examine the various forms of community participation and the factors that influence its effectiveness in practice. Through a literature study approach, it is found that citizen engagement is not only related to collective action, but also to social dynamics, local knowledge capital and participatory legitimacy. Factors such as local leadership, gender equality, access to information, government policies, and social capital play an important role in determining the extent to which engagement has a positive impact on the environment. Previous research shows that the success of community-based environmental programs is often influenced by ongoing collective learning processes, open two-way communication, and respect for local knowledge. Citizen engagement can be positioned as a key pillar in environmental democracy and sustainable development. The results of this research are expected to serve as a reference for development actors and policy makers to design a more equitable, effective and Citizen engagement approach that is rooted in the experience of the community itself. This research provides an academic contribution in strengthening participatory approaches in sustainable environmental management.
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