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JISIP (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan)JISIP (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan)

This study examines the Save Sangihe Island (SSI) movement against PT. Tambang Mas Sangihe (TMS) in 2020-2024 in the case of gold mining in the Sangihe Islands Regency, North Sulawesi. The study uses the theory of contentious politics to explain the resistance of the movement. The research method uses a qualitative method to explore the social phenomenon of the SSI movement against PT. TMS by asking a number of in-depth research questions. The results of the study show that the SSI movement emerged as a response to ecological threats and violations of the right to living space due to mining policies in small island areas that should be legally protected. By using a qualitative approach and a contentious politics framework, this study analyzes how SSI builds resistance through the mobilization of social resources, elite support, litigation, collective action repertoires, and framing of resistance narratives. The findings show that SSIs success lies not only in the strength of the masses, but also in the effectiveness of strategic networks, moral legitimacy, and adaptive abilities in the face of state repression. This study contributes to strengthening the theory of contentious politics by emphasizing the importance of the interaction between political opportunities, resistance tactics, and symbolic power in fighting PT. TMS which has strong resources.

The SSI movement exemplifies contentious politics, arising as a local response to gold mining by PT.TMS in Sangihe, supported by regulations protecting small islands.The movement successfully consolidated socio-political power through a network of communities, religious institutions, and organizations, employing litigation, mobilization, and framing to challenge the corporation.Despite facing repression, SSI demonstrates the collective capacity to resist powerful entities and advocate for the right to living space and cultural sustainability.

Further research should investigate the long-term ecological impacts of mining activities in small island ecosystems, even after permit revocation, to inform more effective environmental protection strategies. Additionally, a comparative study of resistance movements against mining in other small island regions could reveal common strategies and challenges, leading to more effective advocacy approaches. Finally, exploring the role of international law and advocacy in supporting local communities resisting extractive industries could identify opportunities for strengthening legal frameworks and providing external support to protect vulnerable island environments and the rights of their inhabitants. These studies should focus on understanding the complex interplay between local resistance, national policies, and global economic forces shaping the future of small island communities.

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