Analysis Students’ Environmental Care Attitudes through the Implementation of an Environmental Duty Program from the Perspective of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the environmental care attitudes of eighth-grade students at MTs Al-Huda Pekanbaru through the implementation of an environmental duty program as a form of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), as well as to identify the obstacles encountered in its implementation. This research employed a descriptive approach using a survey method. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively in the form of percentages, while the research instruments were tested for validity and reliability. The instruments were based on two main indicators: efforts to prevent environmental damage in the surrounding area and efforts to repair existing environmental damage. These indicators were further elaborated into seven aspects, namely environmental maintenance, reduction of plastic use, waste management based on type, reduction of carbon emissions, energy saving, tree planting, and the utilization of used materials. From an ESD perspective, these aspects reflect the development of students’ values, responsibility, and sustainable behavior toward the environment. The results showed that the average percentage of observation was 61% and the questionnaire was 72.6%, both categorized as caring. These findings indicate that the environmental duty program contributes to fostering students’ environmental awareness as part of sustainable education practices in schools.