Green-pesantren and environmental knowledge and awareness: case study at Pondok Pesantren As Salafy Al Asror Semarang

Abstract

Green-pesantren or eco-pesantren have become an important concern in improving environmental knowledge and awareness for all parties, including Pondok Pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in Indonesia. This research aimed to describe the level of student’s environmental knowledge and awareness and explore the efforts that had been made at Pondok Pesantren As Salafy Al Asror in Semarang to improve environmental knowledge and awareness for Santri (Students), Ustadz (Teachers), and residents of Pondok Pesantren. The research was conducted quantitatively and qualitatively to capture the phenomenon in more depth. The informants included Santri, Ustadz, and caretakers of Pondok Pesantren As Salafy Al Asror in Semarang. Data collection methods used interviews and documentation. The data analysis method used is descriptive quantitative and interpretive qualitative analysis. The research findings indicated that Pondok Pesantren As Salafy Al Asror had paid sufficient attention to the concept of green-pesantren or eco-pesantren. The management had tried to raise environmental knowledge and awareness for Santri, Ustadz and Pondok Pesantren stakeholders. Efforts that had been made include the provision of adequate trash bins, regular cottage community service agendas, sanitation arrangements, and environmental awareness education. However, there were still many things that needed to be addressed, such as waste management and infrastructure management that cared more about the environment. Provision of alternative sources of electricity through solar electricity and utilization of clean and healthy water sources was an important matter that must be addressed by Pondok Pesantren management.