Community Empowerment Strategies in Waste Management Based on Pancasila Values for Achieving the SDGs

Abstract

Waste remains a serious problem in Indonesia as it directly affects the environment, public health, and the quality of life. This study aims to formulate community empowerment strategies in waste management based on Pancasila values to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research uses a qualitative descriptive method through literature studies and an analysis of Pancasila values as an ethical foundation for environmental management. The results show that effective waste management requires not only government involvement but also active community participation. The value of Divinity fosters moral awareness to protect God’s creation through environmentally friendly behavior. The value of Humanity encourages collective responsibility to create a healthy environment. The value of Unity strengthens the spirit of mutual cooperation in local waste management. The value of Democracy provides space for communities to participate in determining solutions that meet their needs. The value of Justice ensures an equitable distribution of benefits and responsibilities in waste management. Based on these findings, community empowerment strategies grounded in Pancasila values are relevant and effective in achieving sustainable waste management and supporting the SDGs.