Javanese Cosmology and It’s Ecological Message: Local Wisdom for The Global Ecological Crisis

The global ecological crisis, characterized by climate change, exploitation of natural resources, and ecological inequality, has given rise to the need for alternative paradigms derived from local wisdom. One potential source of ecological values is Javanese cosmology. In various studies, Javanese cosmology is understood as a worldview that places humans in a harmonious cosmic order with nature and God. Cultural practices such as slametan, sedekah bumi, and nyadran reflect local ecological ethics based on spirituality and social responsibility. However, these studies still focus on ritualistic aspects and have not been explicitly linked to contemporary ecophilosophical theory or as a conceptual proposal for addressing the global ecological crisis. Thus, there is a research gap in understanding local cosmology as an alternative ecological epistemology. The research problem formulation proposed in this study is: how can the structure of Javanese cosmology be interpreted as an ecological message, and to what extent is its relevance to global ecological challenges? The research method uses a qualitative-ethnographic approach and literature review. The theoretical framework used includes ecophilosophy ( Naess, Capra ), Clifford's symbolic theory, Geertz, as well as postcolonial studies of local knowledge. Initial results indicate that Javanese cosmology offers principles of ecological harmony and reciprocity that are relevant to the principles of sustainable development based on local culture.