Rekonsiliasi Pemuda dengan Alam

Abstract

The earth is getting hotter. Extreme climate change occurred globally in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. Global warming is a threat as well as human responsibility as the perpetrators of environmental damage. Waste and population growth threaten the function of ecosystem sustainability. From this issue, arises awareness for young people to reconcile with themselves and nature, through a green lifestyle. Green lifestyle is an effort of the youth to contribute, in order to save the ecology. This study's aim is to determine the sensitivity of the youth of the Evangelical Christian Church in Minahasa (GMIM) to environment, by carrying a tumbler as part of a green lifestyle. This research uses a qualitative method, with a descriptive approach through ecological studies. The data obtained are primary data through observation and in-depth interviews with 4 GMIM youths aged 16-30 years, then secondary data through books, journals, and the internet. The results of this study indicates that the green lifestyle of the youth of GMIM by carrying a tumbler, can reduce plastic waste, which also supports the success of youth reconciliation with nature. Apart from oneself, Minahasa social and cultural factors also play a role in preserving the environment.

Konsep Filosofis Budaya Peler Manggarai Dalam Terang Filsafat Dialogis Martin Buber

“…Perubahan musim dan cuaca, pencemaran lingkungan berupa polusi udara dan air, sampah dan limbah-limbah pabrik, musnahnya flora dan fauna tertentu dan bencana alam adalah potret dari sederetan persoalan yang menimpah wajah bumi akhir-akhir ini (Adon 2016a). Tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa semua hal ini terjadi karena gaya hidup manusia yang cenderung konsumtif-hedonis, materialis dan egois yang semuanya mengarah pada kerusakan lingkungan hidup (Heydemans and Langi 2019). Hal ini didasari karena pola relasi manusia dengan alam dibangun di atas pola relasi subjek-objek.…”

Establishing Students' Environmental Care Character At The Adiwiyata School In The Framework Of Education For Sustainable Development (ESD)

“…The movement of bringing tumblers to school is one of the green lifestyles. Heydemans and Langi (Heydemans & Langi, 2019) argue that the green lifestyle is a human awareness and attitude to protect and preserve nature and a solution to reduce plastic waste. Through this green lifestyle, we can take action and minimize environmental damage due to human activities.…”