Local Wisdom and Ecological Intelligence in Sustainable Character Education

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the relationship between local wisdom, character education, and ecological intelligence in supporting sustainable development. The method used is a literature study by examining various scientific sources published in the last five years. The results of the study show that local wisdom plays an important role as a means of forming ecological character because it contains the values of balance, responsibility, simplicity, and respect for nature. The integration of local cultural values into the educational curriculum is able to strengthen students' environmental awareness, foster ecological empathy, and encourage sustainable living behaviors. Ecological intelligence includes not only the ability to think scientifically, but also moral, spiritual, and social awareness in maintaining the sustainability of the earth. Local wisdom-based education provides a contextual approach that fosters emotional attachment between students and the surrounding environment. Thus, the application of local values in character education is an effective strategy to build a young generation that is not only intellectually intelligent, but also has an ecological character and is committed to environmental sustainability.