Parimpari on Kapota Island, Wakatobi (A Study from Environmental, Social, and Cultural Aspects)

Abstract

Parimpari is a form of local wisdom practiced by the indigenous people of Kadie Kapota on Kapota Island, Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Parimpari is a system of temporary closure and opening of a designated area for a certain period. The designated area is determined through a customary deliberation by Sara Kadie Kapota. During the designated period, the community is prohibited from harvesting marine resources within the parimpari area. Supervision is carried out by customary guards and representatives from the village community. Once the designated period ends, people are allowed to harvest marine resources in the area. This study focuses on exploring the concept of parimpari, a form of local wisdom based on customary law, from environmental, social, and cultural perspectives. It is a non-doctrinal legal study using both primary and secondary data. The data were analyzed qualitatively to answer the research questions. This research is considered important as parimpari can serve as a model for inclusive and sustainable marine resource management. The novelty of this research lies in its potential to be a reference model for other regions in managing marine resources based on customary law, and for the government to formulate policies supporting inclusive and sustainable resource management. The findings conclude that from an environmental perspective, parimpari serves as a marine conservation effort, preventing overfishing, and encouraging the use of environmentally friendly fishing tools. From the social and cultural perspectives, parimpari is inclusive and sustainable, fostering a sense of community, mutual cooperation, and strong social solidarity. Furthermore, parimpari preserves the values of customary law in community life and serves as a cultural identity of the indigenous Kadie Kapota.