Implementation of the Adiwiyata School Program as a Strategy for Building Environmentally Concerned Character Among Students

Abstract

The Adiwiyata School Program is a strategic policy aimed at fostering a culture of environmental stewardship within the educational environment. This article aims to analyze the implementation of the Adiwiyata program as a strategy for fostering environmentally conscious character among students through a literature review approach. The study begins by examining the basic concept of Adiwiyata, which emphasizes two main principles: participatory and sustainable, and four core components: environmentally conscious school policies, curriculum development, participatory-based activities, and environmentally friendly infrastructure management. Various literatures indicate that the Adiwiyata program has been integrated into educational practices through the development of internal school policies, the integration of environmental values ​​into learning, and the implementation of programs such as waste sorting, waste banks, school gardens, and environmental projects involving the entire school community. This implementation not only creates a clean and healthy learning environment but also serves as a means of internalizing character values ​​through the process of habituation, role modeling, and the cultivation of ecological behavior. The results of the literature synthesis indicate that Adiwiyata has been proven to be able to develop environmentally conscious character traits, such as ecological awareness, responsibility, discipline, and the ability to work together. However, several challenges, such as consistent implementation, limited supporting facilities, and low parental participation, still require attention. This article concludes that the Adiwiyata program can significantly contribute to developing environmentally conscious character, provided it is supported by school commitment, collaboration among the entire school community, and sustainable social support.