<![CDATA[Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) are educational institutions that play a strategic role in developing students’ character, including environmental awareness as part of Islamic values. However, limited understanding and implementation of environmental education among students are still found, particularly in integrating Islamic values with environmentally responsible behavior in daily life. This community service program aims to provide assistance in implementing eco-pesantren-based environmental education to strengthen students’ environmental care character at Ar-Rasyidiyah Islamic Boarding School, Batang Tuaka, Indragiri Hilir Regency.The program was implemented using an educational-participatory approach through several stages, including needs identification, development of environmental education materials based on Islamic values, student training, eco-pesantren practice assistance, and evaluation of participants’ changes in understanding and attitudes. The educational materials covered the concept of eco-pesantren, human responsibility as khalifah fil ardh (steward of the earth), simple environmental management, clean living habits, and strengthening discipline and environmental care character.The results of the program indicate an improvement in students’ understanding of the importance of environmental preservation as part of Islamic teachings, as well as increased student involvement in more responsible environmental practices. This program also contributed to strengthening a pesantren culture that integrates character education, Islamic values, and environmental awareness. Eco-pesantren-based environmental education assistance can serve as a model for character education development in Islamic boarding schools, supporting the creation of religious students who are environmentally responsible and aware of sustainable development.]]>
