KOMUNIKASI POLITIK LINTAS AKTOR DALAM UPAYA INTERNALISASI EKOTEOLOGI DI DESA SEBELAT ULU KABUPATEN LEBONGNIM.: 24202011001Muhammad Rafiq MeilandiauthorThis study is grounded in the reality of ecological conflicts and the dynamics of environmental management in Sebelat Ulu Village, Lebong Regency, as a buffer zone for the Kerinci Sebelat National Park conservation area. In this context, the relationship between the state, the village government, the community, and supporting actors is often characterized by conflicting interests, power imbalances, and limited spaces for dialogue, which has resulted in the suboptimal internalization of Islamic eco-theological values in policy practices and collective community actions. Therefore, this study examines the dynamics of cross-actor political communication as an arena for negotiating meaning, interests, and legitimacy in efforts to internalize the values of Islamic eco-theology at the local level, focusing on inter-actor communication, interests, communication strategies and barriers, as well as community perceptions and reception. This study is a field research project employing a qualitative approach grounded in an interpretive paradigm, utilizing an instrumental case study methodology. Data collection techniques were conducted through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis of the involved actors, including the village government, conservation organizations, religious and community leaders, environmental activists, local journalists, and the residents of Sebelat Ulu Village. Data analysis was conducted using Creswell’s qualitative analysis model through the stages of data organization, coding, theme development, and interpretation of meaning. Data validation was performed using the trustworthiness approach developed by Lincoln and Guba through the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The research findings indicate that political communication among various actors in Sebelat Ulu Village is dynamic, contextual, and characterized by the negotiation of interests. Communication does not proceed in a linear and harmonious manner but is influenced by differences in social position, legitimacy, and historical experiences among actors. State and village government actors tend to employ communication strategies based on social presence and informal relationships to build public trust, while community leaders, activists, and journalists serve as interpreters of values, companions, and information liaisons. On the other hand, the community does not merely act as a recipient of messages but also as an active subject that selectively interprets and responds to eco-theological messages based on their relevance, fairness, and connection to the sustainability of their lives. This study concludes that the internalization of Islamic eco-theological values does not occur in a linear fashion, but rather through a complex, negotiated, and contextual process of communication. Its success is largely determined by the quality of crossactor political communication, particularly in building trust, ensuring consistency between messages and practices, and fostering an open space for dialogue that respects the social context and life experiences of the community. Thus, cross-actor political communication plays a strategic role in bridging religious values, policy interests, and ecological sustainability at the local level.302.23 Komunikasi Massa2026-04-22UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA;FAKULTAS DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASIThesis