Revitalisasi Ruang Hijau Melalui Pendekatan Participatory Action Research (PAR) sebagai Upaya Penguatan Ketahanan Pangan, Pengelolaan Sampah Organik di Desa Kelir

Abstract

Abstract. The condition of green spaces in Kelir Village has deteriorated due to unstructured management, low community participation, and suboptimal organic waste management, all of which impact environmental quality and food security. This study aims to analyze the revitalization of green spaces using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach as an effort to strengthen food security and organic waste management in Kelir Village. The study employs a qualitative approach using the PAR method, actively involving the community at every stage—from problem identification, planning, and action implementation to observation and reflection. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, documentation, and document analysis, and were subsequently analyzed thematically through the PAR cycle. The results indicate that the PAR approach successfully increased community participation in green space management, established an organic waste management system (via waste banks and maggot cultivation), and optimized land use by transforming areas into productive zones for food crop cultivation. The program led to improved environmental quality, reduced organic waste volume, increased household food sources, and the creation of economic value for the community through waste management and maggot cultivation. These findings demonstrate that community-based green space revitalization is an effective strategy for achieving sustainable environmental management while simultaneously strengthening food security at the community level.