The role of knowledge-based ecological pesantren in environmental conservation

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the ecological Islamic boarding school (Eco-Pesantren) and its role in environmental conservation. The study was conducted in an ecological boarding school in Garut, Indonesia. Data collection techniques are conducted through interviews, focus group discussions, and observations to obtain information on knowledge-based Eco-Pesantren and its role in efforts to preserve environmental and actualize the sustainability of organization. Research result shows that the sustainability of Eco-Pesantren is actualized by the role of pesantren leaders who put into practice the importance of caring for environmental conservation and then followed by the santri (students of pesantren) as full support to preserve the environmental. A significant contribution of Eco-Pesantren in preserving the environmental is demonstrated through the cultivation of various types of plants and the use of knowledge-based sustainable agriculture models.