Achmad Husen

Although community participation has been widely promoted in waste management policies, empirical studies that develop context-specific participation-based waste management models remain limited, particularly at the local government level in Indonesia. Most existing studies focus on technical solutions while insufficiently addressing how environmental and economic motivations shape community participation and institutional arrangements. This study aims to develop a community participation-based waste management model that is appropriate to the socio-environmental conditions of Brebes Regency. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach and was conducted between July and October 2024 as the first phase of a three-year continuous research program. The study was carried out at TPS 3R Sapoe Boemi in Kutamendala Village, Tonjong District, and TPS 3R Santun Asri in Pesantunan Village, Wanasari District. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including officials from the Brebes Regency Environmental Service and managers of community-based waste management facilities. Data analysis followed an interactive qualitative analysis framework. The results identify two community participation-based waste management models: (1) a TPS 3R model integrated with a waste bank, which is primarily driven by environmental motivations while accommodating economic benefits, and (2) a waste bank model integrated with a TPS 3R, which is economically oriented while incorporating environmental objectives. This study contributes theoretically by demonstrating that community participation in waste management is context-dependent and shaped by motivational orientation. Practically, the findings suggest that the first model is more suitable for rural areas, while the second model is more applicable to urban contexts, providing guidance for adaptive local waste management policies.

Green bonds are becoming an increasingly popular financial instrument to finance sustainable environmental projects. However, there are still significant challenges related to transparency, accountability, and accurate impact measurement. This research aims to design an integration model of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) indicators in a blockchain-based system to increase transparency and investor trust. The research method uses the Research and Development (R&D) approach with the Borg & Gall model, through the stages of literature study, model design, expert validation, and system flow simulation. The results show that blockchain can be used as a reliable framework for smart contract-based ESG reporting and distributed ledger. This model demonstrates the potential in improving project accountability and attracting more institutional investors to green finance instruments. The research offers significant practical value by equipping financial institutions with a tool to mitigate greenwashing risks and enable real-time monitoring of ESG compliance. For policymakers, it presents a scalable framework to standardize reporting requirements, particularly in emerging markets where green finance is rapidly growing. Theoretically, the research contributes to the discourse on blockchain applications in sustainable finance by demonstrating its potential to resolve principal-agent problems in impact investing. Additionally, the integration of smart contracts with ESG metrics opens new avenues for automating sustainable financial instruments, paving the way for future technological innovations in this domain.

The ISO 14001-based Environmental Management System (EMS) provides a structured framework to improve an organization's environmental performance. As the central seat of government, the Jakarta Presidential Palace plays a strategic role in demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable environmental management. This article aims to analyze the implementation of ISO 14001 in managing cleanliness and maintaining gardens within the Palace grounds. The study is based on literature reviews and analysis of ISO standard documentation and environmental management practices. The results show that the ISO 14001 approach helps improve management efficiency, prevent pollution, and support the conservation of garden vegetation. However, challenges remain, especially in raising internal awareness, maintaining proper documentation, and conducting sustainability audits. This study recommends integrating ISO 14001 with the institution's work culture as a strategic step toward more effective green management.

Environmental problems in Indonesia, including deforestation, land degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity decline, present serious challenges to sustainable development. This study examines sustainable natural resource management as a solution through a comprehensive literature review. The findings reveal that participatory approaches, green technology implementation, and evidence-based policies can significantly reduce environmental degradation. The research highlights the crucial role of multi-stakeholder collaboration between government, private sector, and local communities in formulating effective sustainability policies. Importantly, the study demonstrates that integrating strict regulations with community empowerment and technological innovation offers the most promising path toward sustainable resource management. The research implications are threefold: First, it provides policymakers with a framework for developing integrated environmental policies. Second, it underscores the need for capacity building in local institutions to implement sustainable practices. Third, it identifies technology adoption as a critical factor for effective environmental monitoring. These findings contribute to ongoing discussions about sustainable development by offering practical solutions that balance economic growth with environmental preservation. The study concludes that a holistic approach combining policy reform, technological advancement, and community participation is essential for addressing Indonesia's environmental challenges while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Waste collection fleets play a vital role in municipal solid waste management and urban environmental quality. Nevertheless, operational inefficiencies, such as vehicle overloading, suboptimal route planning, and inadequate maintenance, have contributed to significant environmental and infrastructural impacts, including road degradation and diminished urban hygiene. This research adopts a qualitative approach grounded in a comprehensive review of relevant literature to examine how organizational culture affects the performance of waste collection fleets and their broader urban impact. The findings suggest that weak institutional culture, fragmented coordination among agencies, and inconsistent adherence to operational standards are critical drivers of inefficiency. Moreover, limited inter-agency integration, the absence of effective oversight mechanisms, as well as limited technological innovation further compound these challenges. Addressing these systemic issues requires targeted cultural and governance reforms. Key recommendations include strengthening human resource capacity, integrating environmentally sound technologies, and fostering institutional accountability and environmental responsibility. These interventions are essential to enhance operational efficiency. They also play a key role in reducing the ecological footprint of urban waste transportation systems.

Environmental issues have become a critical agenda within the global education system, including in Indonesia, which has adopted environmental education through the Adiwiyata Program. However, fostering an environmentally conscious school culture cannot rely solely on programmatic initiatives; it requires visionary and participatory leadership. This research aims to examine how principals' transformational leadership can promote teachers’ Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) as a catalyst for building a sustainable school culture. A descriptive qualitative method with a single case study design was employed, focusing on an elementary school located in the suburban area of Bogor Regency. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, documentation, and supplemented by closed-ended questionnaires. The findings reveal that the principal demonstrated key elements of transformational leadership—particularly idealized influence and intellectual stimulation—which significantly encouraged OCB among teachers, including proactive engagement in environmental initiatives and contributions to character development in students (e.g., care, discipline, and responsibility). These results align with existing literature, underscoring the interplay between transformational leadership, OCB, and the development of organizational culture. This research highlights the importance of integrating character-building into environmental education, enhancing ecologically oriented leadership development, promoting synergy between leadership and OCB, and reinforcing institutional policies that support sustainable environmental practices in schools.

Budaya kerja 5R (Ringkas, Rapi, Resik, Rawat, Rajin) merupakan fondasi manajemen lingkungan kerja modern yang bertujuan menciptakan tempat kerja yang efisien, bersih, aman, dan produktif. Namun, implementasi prinsip ini sangat bergantung pada peran aktif pemimpin organisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menelaah peran kepemimpinan dalam keberhasilan budaya 5R melalui kajian literatur sistematik terhadap 16 artikel akademik dari berbagai sektor: industri manufaktur, UMKM, layanan kesehatan, pendidikan, dan BUMN. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan tematik-naratif dengan klasifikasi berdasarkan sektor, gaya kepemimpinan, strategi implementasi, dan keberhasilan penerapan 5R. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan 5R sangat dipengaruhi oleh empat peran kunci pemimpin: fasilitator, teladan, komunikator, dan evaluator. Dalam sektor industri besar, sektor UMKM, lingkungan pendidikan dan layanan kesehatan, implementasi desain, kepemimpinan lokal berperan dalam sinkronisasi nilai dan praktik kerja. Diskusi menekankan pentingnya kepemimpinan kontekstual dan transformasional untuk memastikan keberlanjutan budaya 5R. Banyak studi mengindikasikan bahwa budaya 5R sering gagal bertahan akibat lemahnya evaluasi dan ketidakkonsistenan pemimpin. Pendekatan pelatihan kepemimpinan berbasis nilai dan desain kerja yang visual turut direkomendasikan untuk memperkuat internalisasi prinsip 5R. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa kepemimpinan memiliki pengaruh krusial terhadap keberhasilan 5R di berbagai konteks organisasi. Kerangka peran kepemimpinan yang dibangun dalam studi ini dapat digunakan sebagai pedoman pelatihan, pengembangan organisasi, dan evaluasi kebijakan budaya kerja. Diperlukan riset lanjutan berbasis data primer untuk menguji efektivitas intervensi kepemimpinan terhadap keberhasilan budaya kerja lintas sektor.

Mangrove conservation plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of coastal ecosystems and mitigating climate change impacts. However, efforts to preserve these ecosystems are often impeded by land conversion, environmental degradation, and lack of coordination among the stakeholders involved. This article examines the application of multi-actor governance in mangrove conservation, focusing on the roles of government, the private sector, and local communities. This study employs a qualitative approach with thematic analysis, involving in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) in several coastal areas of Indonesia that harbor significant mangrove ecosystems. The findings indicate that the government plays a key role in establishing policies and regulations; however, limited inter-institutional coordination remains a significant challenge. The private sector participates through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and sustainable partnerships, but their engagement is still suboptimal due to insufficient incentives and weak supportive policies. Local communities, particularly those residing adjacent to mangrove forests, play a crucial role in conservation despite ongoing tensions between short-term economic demands and long-term conservation objectives. Enhanced communication platforms and clearly defined incentives can facilitate more effective collaboration among these three actors, thereby strengthening sustainable mangrove conservation efforts. This article concludes that inclusive and coordinated multi-actor governance holds substantial potential to generate sustainable social, economic, and environmental outcomes for mangrove ecosystems and coastal communities.

Organic waste management is one of the main challenges in sustainable environmental development in Indonesia. Although waste sorting efforts have been encouraged at the household level, the reality is that there is still a remixing of organic and inorganic waste while in transportation facilities and in management units such as TPS and TPA. This study aims to systematically review the literature that discusses systemic failures in organic waste management, focusing on the strategic and institutional management aspects of waste management units. The method used is a systematic literature study of academic publications, policy reports, and relevant field studies in the period 2010–2024. The results of the study show that the mismatch between strategies at the upstream and downstream levels, the weak institution of TPS/TPA management, and the absence of incentive systems and results-based performance are key factors causing system inefficiency. This study recommends the need to redesign management strategies based on upstream-downstream integration, institutional strengthening of management units, and the application of performance measurement that encourages sustainable organic waste processing.