<![CDATA[This research aimed to analyze the students' meaning construction of the Samin traditional attire policy as an instrument for strengthening local identity within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework. This study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. The subjects were seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Blora, selected through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews, then analyzed inductively. The results showed that the sudents' meaning construction was formed through policy compliance, positive affection, and physical comfort adaptation. The students experienced a sense as pride and equality that effectively eliminated social status gaps in the classroom. Although the students faced physical discomfort due to the hot weather and the dark characteristics of the attire, the periodic implementation of the policy provided a space for physical adaptation. This flexibility proved that the preservation of local cultural heritage, as mandated in SDGs Target 11.4, successfully aligned with the fulfillment of a quality learning environment in SDGs Target 4. Therefore, the integration of local culture effectively functioned as a medium to strengthen students' character without disrupting the overall educational process.]]>
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