Environmental Movement Against Mining Exploration: Case Study of Komunitas Masyarakat Bojonegara Peduli Lingkungan (KMBPL) in Banten, Indonesia
M Dian Hikmawan, Ika Arinia Indriyany, Yeby Ma-asan Mayrudin,
Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
Abstract
This research describes a social movement conducted by KMBPL (Komunitas Masyarakat Bojonegara Peduli Lingkungan), this movement (KMBPL) against the mining activity of excavation C in Bojonegara, Serang regency. This movement was born from the phenomenon of environmental destruction caused by mining excavation C in Bojonegara. The impact of this industrial activity is destruction of mountain in Bojonegara area, this study using social movement theory through phenomenological approach, the result of this research shows that environmental movement by KMBPL actively against mining activity. For several times they are try to stopped the mining activity and blocking the area. The result from this research shows that Banten as emerging province in Indonesa must engage the civil society movement especially in environment issues and KMBPL in this studies succeed to defense their commitment for better environment, it could be a model to organize movement in environmental issues in Banten.
Keywords: Social movement, Environment, Mining exploration
Topic: Digital Governance and Citizenship