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Literature review: Implementation of environmental ethics in the adiwiyata school program through adventure-based guidance in guidance and counseling services
No full textBackground: Indonesia is a country blessed with abundant natural resources. Therefore, efforts to protect and preserve nature and the environment have become increasingly crucial. However, environmental problems continue to emerge as significant national and global issues, with waste management remaining one of the most pressing challenges. Education plays a central role in fostering environmental awareness among students, making schools an essential platform for developing ecological ethics and sustainable behavior. This study aims to elaborate on the concept of environmental ethics in education, analyze the implementation of environmental ethics within Adiwiyata Schools, and explain the contribution of Adventure-Based Guidance in Guidance and Counseling services to fostering students’ environmental awareness. Methods: The research employs a literature review method, synthesizing theoretical and empirical studies related to environmental education, experiential learning, and school counseling practices. Findings: The findings indicate that the integration of Adventure-Based Guidance within Guidance and Counseling services provides an innovative approach to environmental and character education. The Adventure-Based Guidance approach, rooted in experiential learning principles, allows students to learn through direct interaction with natural environments. Through activities such as outdoor counseling, adventure-based group guidance, and school-based environmental projects, students not only gain cognitive understanding of environmental issues but also develop affective and moral sensitivity toward nature. Counselors play a vital role in facilitating reflective sessions, transforming experiential learning into ethical awareness and moral responsibility for environmental preservation. Conclusion: The findings reveal that the implementation of Adventure-Based Guidance within Guidance and Counseling services significantly strengthens the Adiwiyata Program by fostering students’ ecological awareness, moral responsibility, and sustainable environmental character through experiential and reflective learning processes. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article offers a distinctive and interdisciplinary contribution to ecological education by integrating environmental ethics, school-based sustainability programs, and counseling psychology into a unified conceptual framework
The implementation of ecopedagogy in school education: A systematic literature review emphasizing elementary level contexts
No full textBackground: The increasing degradation of ecosystems and climate change underscores the importance of implementing ecopedagogy in elementary education to foster students’ ecological awareness. However, based on similar literature reviews, research on ecopedagogy at this educational level remains limited compared to studies conducted at the secondary school level. Methods: The method employed is an SLR using the PRISMA approach. Articles and journals were collected using tools such as Watase UAKE and Harzing’s Publish or Perish, which are integrated with the Scopus API to assist in retrieving indexed literature (Q1-Q4) from databases including ERIC, Elsevier, Emerald, MDPI, ScienceDirect, Springer, Taylor & Francis,and Wiley Online Library. The critical analysis drew exclusively on articles published in peer-reviewed journals. The researcher also ranked and selected the top 10 most-cited and relevant articles for further analysis. Findings: The effective implementation of ecopedagogy through appropriate strategies offers several advantages in enhancing elementary students’ environmental literacy and strengthening collaboration among teachers and school stakeholders by integrating local cultural values and technology, involving school organizations, applying storytelling-based approaches, and enhancing digital STEAM practices. These competencies are essential to equipping students with the skills they need to face future challenges. Conclusion: Environmental education in elementary schools can serve as a crucial foundation for developing sustainability competencies among Indonesia’s younger generation when designed through the integration of direct experiences and strong education policy. However, this sector continues to face several constraints, including conceptual and methodological gaps, geographical disparities, and limitations in human resource capacity. Novelty/Originality of this article: Based on previous relevant literature, there is still a limited number of studies that have applied the SLR method to examine ecopedagogy in elementary education, especially in Indonesia. Thus, this study employs an SLR approach to expand future methodological perspectives and to discuss the implementation of ecopedagogy within the global elementary education context
Identify the successful story of the indigenous ammatoa community preserving the environment
No full textBackground: This study explores how the Ammatoa indigenous community demonstrates the capacity to preserve indigenous land and forest through indigenous knowledge practice, a result of a dialectical process between their traditional knowledge based on Pasang ri Kajang with non-traditional knowledge such as modernism. The dialectical process could be seen in how they practice indigenous tourism, which is a part of the modern industry. The indigenous tourism that uses the indigenous recognition as an authoritative foundation attracts more visitors that increasing not only their economic income but also their social and political position. Methods: Using a qualitative approach through library research based on theses, reports, and relevant documents, this study examines how the Ammatoa community obtains recognition as an indigenous community. Findings: The findings reveal that formal state recognition as an indigenous community requires multiple internal and external factors, particularly those related to policy frameworks and political dynamics. Two key strategies emerge: the development of cultural tourism as a form of asserting territorial rights, and the advocacy for legal recognition of customary land to prevent state acquisition. Conclusion: These findings show that indigenous knowledge, tourism development, and legal recognition are interrelated processes in securing indigenous rights and sustaining environmental stewardship. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article offers several original contributions that align strongly with the journal’s aims and scope in advancing interdisciplinary ecological discourse and environmental justice
Sacred sustainability as a post-development ethos: Recontextualizing Seyyed Hossein Nasr's metaphysics for Indonesia’s ecological crisis
No full textBackground: The contemporary ecological crisis in Indonesia reflects not only a failure of governance but a deeper metaphysical rupture caused by the dominance of anthropocentric and extractive development models. While existing literature has extensively discussed Islamic environmental ethics or Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s eco-spirituality separately, there is a scarcity of studies that critically bridge Nasr’s metaphysical traditionalism with modern structural critiques to address the specific political-economic context of Indonesia. This study aims to fill this gap by formulating a "Sacred Sustainability" framework that integrates Qur’anic theocentrism with critical social theory to offer a holistic solution to Indonesia’s environmental degradation. Methods: The study employs a qualitative library research approach, utilizing philosophical hermeneutics to interpret texts. The analytical framework synthesizes Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s philosophia perennis with Jürgen Habermas’s theory of communicative action and Arturo Escobar’s post-development theory. Data were analyzed using an interactive model involving condensation, display, and verification to reconstruct a relevant ethical model. Findings: The research finds that while Nasr’s concepts of Tawḥīd (unity), Khalīfah (stewardship), and Mīzān (balance) provide a strong ontological basis for restoring the sanctity of nature, they lack the political instrumentality to challenge the structural dominance of oligarchy and capitalism in Indonesia. By integrating Critical Theory, this study operationalizes Nasr’s metaphysics into a "Sacred Sustainability" paradigm that not only demands spiritual restoration but also structural transformation through deliberative ethics and the decolonization of development policies. Conclusion: Addressing Indonesia's ecological crisis requires a paradigm shift from material accumulation to spiritual responsibility, positioning environmental preservation as both an ethical obligation and a devotional act. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this research lies in its unique theoretical synthesis that bridges the gap between Traditionalist Islamic metaphysics and modern Critical Theory (Post-development). It creates a new, contextually grounded framework of "Sacred Sustainability" that transcends the dichotomy between spiritual normativity and socio-political praxis
Reframing ecological ethics through green literature: An interdisciplinary ecocritical perspective
No full textBackground: This article discusses green studies literature in general. A specific analysis of green studies in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novella, Le Petit Prince, with the theory of ecocriticism. For nowadays, humans should have a high level of respect for nature. Nature is a provider that must be respected and protected, one way to do this is through green studies literature. Unfortunately, the results of this study are limited to that point and do not examine green studies comprehensively. Methods: This study employed a literature review with content analysis of secondary data, then presented narratively. The theories employed include ecocriticism, ecolinguistics, ecodramaturgy, and the anthropocene. The online language translation tool, Google Translate, was used. Google Docs was used for grammar correction. Findings: These findings indicate that green studies has been shown to raise human awareness to restore the balance of nature so that future generations can still enjoy it. Through language as a means of conveying messages. Green literature always gives people space to breathe, think clearly, and act wisely so that environmental destruction does not occur. Even if nature has been damaged, through the study of green literature and interdisciplinary studies, efforts to heal nature are possible. This is in line with changing human thought patterns and actions. Ultimately, to restore balance to the universe, humans, as movers and users, must first restore their own balance and eliminate all greed and all acts of violence, no matter how small. Conclusion: Green Literature emphasizes human responsibility toward nature by fostering ecological awareness, ethical reflection, and intergenerational justice through language and literary expression, positioning ecolinguistics and narrative forms—both verbal and nonverbal—as powerful tools to interpret environmental realities, critique exploitative power, and inspire collective action to protect and restore the earth sustainably. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article offers an original interdisciplinary contribution to ecological discourse by situating literary analysis within broader green studies frameworks and connecting narrative ethics to contemporary environmental challenges
Social–ecological resilience of communities in facing the cumulative impacts of sand mining and climate change
No full textBackground: This study explores the socio–ecological resilience of communities in the Babon Watershed, Demak Regency, in responding to the cumulative impacts of sand mining and climate change. Methods: Using a qualitative case study approach grounded in a constructivist paradigm, data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, field observations, and document analysis. Findings: The results show that intensive sand mining and rising sea levels have led to environmental degradation, declining agricultural productivity, and socio-economic vulnerability. Despite these challenges, local communities have developed adaptive strategies, including livelihood diversification, collective cooperation, and the strengthening of local institutions. However, resilience remains largely adaptive and short-term rather than transformative. Weak governance, fragmented policies, and economic dependency on extractive activities continue to limit sustainable transformation. Conclusion: The study proposes a three-pillar collaborative framework integrated governance, sustainable economy, and ecological restoration to enhance long-term socio–ecological resilience. Novelty/Originality of this article: These findings contribute to the broader understanding of community-based resilience and offer policy insights for sustainable watershed management in coastal regions of Indonesia
Inclusive approaches in energy transition mainstreaming GEDSI for ecological justice
No full textBackground: Environmental management in Indonesia is currently facing complex challenges arising from dependence on fossil fuels, the impacts of climate change, and persistent social inequalities experienced by vulnerable groups. This study aims to evaluate the extent to which environmental values can be integrated into community empowerment programs in the environmental sector, with a particular focus on the context of a just energy transition. Methods: This study employs a descriptive qualitative design using statutory and conceptual approaches to examine inclusivity in Indonesia’s energy transition, drawing on interviews, policy and legal document analysis, and secondary literature, with data analyzed through manual thematic coding, deductive reasoning, and triangulation to ensure credibility while acknowledging limitations in scope, legal coverage, and data availability. Findings: The findings indicate that although national and local policies have begun to emphasize inclusivity and community-based approaches, their implementation faces persistent structural barriers. These barriers include institutional limitations, insufficient inter-agency coordination, and restricted access to capacity-building resources especially for persons with disabilities who often encounter physical, technical, and informational obstacles in participating fully in environmental programs. Moreover, current policy frameworks still lack strong mechanisms to ensure meaningful involvement from marginalized groups rather than symbolic participation. Conclusion: This research highlights that the integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and broader social inclusivity is not merely an additional component but a fundamental prerequisite for achieving fair community empowerment and sustainable environmental development. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research highlights that the integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and broader social inclusivity is not merely an additional component but a fundamental prerequisite for achieving fair community empowerment and sustainable environmental development
Dual roles of earthworms in climate change: Emission contributors or climate mitigators?
No full textBackground: Soil biodiversity is a key element of terrestrial ecosystems that underpins their resilience to environmental stress, especially amid accelerating climate change. Among soil organisms, earthworms are vital ecosystem engineers that regulate soil structure, nutrient cycling, and organic matter decomposition. However, intensive land use and climatic pressures have led to declining soil biodiversity, threatening ecosystem stability and sustainable land management. Methods: This review synthesizes recent empirical and experimental studies on the dual roles of earthworms in carbon and nitrogen cycling, soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes under different management systems. Findings: The analysis emphasizes conservation tillage, organic amendments, and precision nutrient management as key strategies influencing earthworm-mediated processes. Evidence shows that earthworm activity can increase nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions by up to 42% in nitrogen-enriched soils. Conversely, interactions with organic amendments such as compost and biochar can enhance SOC by up to 32.69%. Conservation tillage, particularly strip tillage, improves carbon sequestration (1.21 Mg C ha⁻¹ year⁻¹) and increases earthworm abundance by up to 133%. These results demonstrate that management practices strongly mediate the balance between earthworm-driven GHG emissions and carbon storage. Conclusion: Earthworms are central to sustainable agriculture through their roles in improving soil quality and mitigating climate impacts. Implementing earthworm-friendly practices, such as reduced tillage, organic matter addition, and balanced nutrient application, can optimize their ecological benefits while minimizing GHG emissions. Novelty/Originality of this article: This review provides an integrative perspective on the paradoxical function of earthworms as both GHG emitters and climate mitigators. It offers a conceptual framework to guide future research on enhancing carbon sequestration and sustainability through earthworm-based soil management
Biocentrism and its role in shaping conservation approaches in protected areas
Get PDFBackground: This study explores the shift from anthropocentrism to ecocentrism in the context of protected-area prioritization in Indonesia, highlighting the influence of deep ecology and biocentrism on human-environment relationships. The primary objective of the study is to analyze the impact of deep ecology and biocentrism on conservation efforts in Indonesia, offering insights into the challenges of integrating these philosophies into environmental policymaking for long-term biodiversity conservation. Methods: This study employs a literature review methodology, analyzing existing research, philosophical frameworks, and case studies related to anthropocentrism, biocentrism, and ecocentrism in the context of environmental ethics and protected-area management. The review includes works on deep ecology, environmental ethics, and Indonesia’s specific environmental policies, drawing from both global and local perspectives to examine how these philosophies shape conservation strategies. Findings: Anthropocentrism, which views nature primarily as a resource for human use, has historically shaped environmental policies, often resulting in environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. In contrast, ecocentrism and biocentrism, which recognize the intrinsic value of all life forms, advocate for a more ethical and sustainable approach to conservation. As one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Indonesia faces significant challenges in balancing development with biodiversity conservation, particularly in light of pressures from deforestation, agriculture, and urbanization. Conclusion: By adopting ecocentric values, Indonesia can ensure that its protected areas are managed in a way that promotes the sustainability of both human and natural systems. Novelty/Originality of This Study: This study introduces a novel approach by integrating deep ecology and biocentrism into protected-area prioritization in Indonesia. It offers fresh insights into how these ethical frameworks can reshape conservation policies for long-term biodiversity sustainability
Assessing the sustainability of community livelihoods: An ecological approach to enhancing livelihoods in forest area
Get PDFBackground: This study aims to assess the level of sustainable livelihoods in a village with significant natural resource potential, analyze the assets affecting the community's livelihoods, and propose strategies to enhance sustainability. Methods: This research was conducted in Piantus Village, Sejangkung District, over four weeks, using surveys, interviews, and questionnaires. A sample of 86 families from 598 was selected through Random Sampling. Descriptive analysis, processed with Microsoft Excel, assessed five livelihood assets: human, natural, social, financial, and physical. Findings: The results of this study indicate that based on the community livelihood asset indicator index in Piantus Village, Sejangkung District, Sambas Regency, the average index scale score obtained from community livelihood assets was 0.62 with moderate criteria which means not yet sustainable. Conclusion: The strategy carried out by the Piantus Village community is the Accumulation Strategy, the condition of the assets owned by the Piantus Village community is not yet sustainable and can be said to be relatively unsustainable so that accumulation needs to be carried out to improve its condition. Novelty/Originality of This Study: By incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods, it provides fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities for enhancing livelihood sustainability in resource-dependent communities, offering a new strategic framework for ecological-driven livelihood improvement