Examining community desire to change for adaptive transition in post-mining ecological sustainability

Abstract

This research examines community engagement in Bantar Karet, Indonesia, after the decline of its mining industry. The focus is on the community's willingness to participate in ecological sustainability initiatives. The study explores the relationships between organizational involvement, personal agency, and the community's readiness to adopt new ecological roles. To gather data, a detailed questionnaire was administered to local residents, providing insights into how sociodemographic factors influence their adaptive strategies. The analytical approach involves the use of binomial probit and binary logit models to assess individuals' propensity to embrace ecological changes. These models consider adaptive capacity perspectives such as strategic flexibility, tendencies for collective action, and agency level in decision-making processes, and how they relate to individuals' readiness to change. The findings reveal that key drivers, including strategic flexibility, collective action, and personal agency, significantly impact individuals' inclination toward change. On the other hand, economic status, particularly income levels, emerged as a significant predictor, highlighting the crucial role of financial security in facilitating transformative community intent.