Mental Revolution, Youth, and Environmental Issues in Indonesia

Authors

  • Ali Roziqin Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
  • Rasongko S. Sumiarto Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
  • Fadian Nur Aziz Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17977/um063v1i11p1191-1201

Keywords:

revolusi mental, pemuda, isu lingkungan

Abstract

The Mental Revolution in Indonesia is a strategic and instrumental policy initiated by Joko Widodo's government to improve its mentality and morality. However, since its implementation, a mental revolution is like jargon. The impact of the mental revolution has not been significant, especially youth and environmental issues. Environmental damage still occurs and tends to be massive, and many young people are less aware of environmental sustainability. This article aims to analyze development of the mental revolution from a youth perspective and its role on environmental sustainability issues in Indonesia. Using literature study and document analysis methods, the results show that mental revolution from a youth perspective and its role in environmental sustainability issues has become an interesting issue for discussion at the national and international levels. Mental revolution must be able to improve the character of today's youth. In addition, youth as agents of change need to review the damage and disasters caused by the greedy character of a small portion of the community.

Revolusi Mental di Indonesia merupakan kebijakan strategis dan instrumental yang digagas oleh pemerintahan Joko Widodo untuk meningkatkan mentalitas dan moralitasnya. Namun, sejak implementasinya, revolusi mental seperti jargon. Dampak dari revolusi mental ini belum signifikan, terutama masalah pemuda dan lingkungan. Kerusakan lingkungan masih terjadi dan cenderung masif, serta banyak generasi muda yang kurang sadar akan kelestarian lingkungan. Komentar ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perkembangan revolusi mental dari perspektif pemuda dan perannya dalam isu-isu kelestarian lingkungan di Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan metode studi literatur dan analisis dokumen, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa revolusi mental dari perspektif pemuda dan perannya dalam isu kelestarian lingkungan telah menjadi isu yang menarik untuk dibahas di tingkat nasional dan internasional. Revolusi mental harus mampu meningkatkan karakter pemuda masa kini. Selain itu, pemuda sebagai agen perubahan perlu meninjau kembali kerusakan dan bencana yang ditimbulkan oleh karakter rakus sebagian kecil masyarakat.

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