Development of Environmentally Friendly Culture in the Islamic Boarding School through Social Intervention Strategy

Abstract

As one of Indonesia’s traditional Islamic education institutions that grow out of society’s needs, Islamic boarding schools generally have not had many discussions regarding the environment. The present paper aims to describe the existing environmental condition regarding the level of understanding of the students within an Islamic boarding school regarding environmentally friendly culture, programs and activities. Secondly, to establish if social interventions carried out by the government related to the development of environmentally friendly culture can support the realization of environmental quality improvement. This research was conducted in two Islamic boarding schools in West Java and North Sulawesi Provinces; Al Ittifaq Ciwidey Islamic Boarding School, Bandung, West Java Province, and Assalaam Manado Islamic Boarding School in North Sulawesi Province. Each was chosen to represent the regions of West Indonesia (Pesantren Al Ittifaq) and East Indonesia (Pesantren Assalaam). The data collected consisted of primary data and secondary data. The scope of the data to be collected included aspects related to the effort to create an Islamic boarding school that is environmentally friendly. In practice, this study used several data analysis methods, including a review of literature, descriptive analysis, and focused discussions. The strategy of social intervention in the form of Eco-Pesantren programs carried out by the government can be a formula for developing environmentally friendly Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia regarding sustainability. One of the critical aspects of developing an environmentally sound Islamic boarding school is the integration of the principles of environmental awareness and sustainability into the curriculum.