Conflict Dynamics and Transformations: Local Community Strategy and Resilience Towards Mining Ecological Impact

The study focuses on conflict dynamic and its transformations in the mines affected areas in the field of economic, socio-cultural and ecological. Mining often causes environmental damage, such as deforestation, air and water pollution, contributing to the escalation of conflict between mining company and local community. This study identifies the adaptation and resilience strategy of local community, such as livelihood diversification, strengthening local institutions, staging protest that are essential in responding to the adverse impact of mining operation. Besides, the interaction among stakeholders such as companies, governments, civil society and public organizations often create complex network and interests that lead to prolonged tension. Although several studies show the success of multi-stakeholder cooperation, conflict still occurs in several areas, primarily when the rights of the public are not acknowledged completely. With this approach, the research aims to provide a framework for comprehensive analyses in order to understand and manage conflict sustainably. This expectation can contribute to developing a more inclusive mining policy and increase the welfare of the local community affected by mining operation.