Civic Engagement to Configurate The Character of Ecological Citizenship (Menuran Village, Baki District, Sukoharjo Regency)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to 1) analyze forms of civic engagement in building ecological character citizenship through the “Masdulkabi Community” environmental awareness program, 2) knowing the obstacles in the implementation of the Masdulkabi program. The research method is descriptive qualitative research, with data collection through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques with data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research on citizen involvement in shaping the character of ecological citizenship through the Masdulkabi Community program are a form of concern for the preservation of the Baki river environment by involving local residents by carrying out work programs according to Masdulkabi's mission through garden maintenance, tree planting, and socialization and river conservation efforts such as protection, utilization and maintenance of rivers so that they will provide sustainable benefits to the environment.