Raising Awareness for Sustainable Islamic School Improvement Initiative

Abstract

Promoting environmental issues in educational institutions is crucial, as these establishments are perfectly positioned to educate children and young people about environmental awareness. Advancing environmental consciousness and implementing environmental rankings are interlinked aspects vital for sustaining the planet. Rankings, whether through environmental performance indices or ecological impact assessments, offer a factual basis to measure how activities or projects affect ecosystems. Understanding these rankings is essential for designing more effective and sustainable solutions. The environmental audit of schools in the Maarif Malang area showed that while SDG issues were acknowledged, significant improvements are needed. Importantly, 28% of teachers and school administrators were unaware of the global responsibility associated with the SDGs, which could affect broader community participation in SDG efforts. This limited knowledge also led to a lack of collective awareness about SDG issues.