Community Empowerment in Watershed Conservation to Reduce the Risk of Flooding and Erosion: Case Study of the Air Dingin Watershed in Padang City
The Air Dingin River Basin (DAS) in Padang City is one of the areas facing environmental pressures due to changes in land use, population growth, and economic activities along the riverbanks. These conditions increase the risk of flooding, erosion, and sedimentation, which impact environmental damage and socio-economic losses for the community. This study aims to analyze the role of community empowerment in supporting the conservation of the Air Dingin River Basin as an…