IMPLEMENTATION OF ECO-PESANTREN AS POLITICAL WILL IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS (PESANTREN) TO GREEN ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: A CASE STUDY OF INDONESIA

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Global South, from a geo-economic perspective, are regions with significant potential for the development of the green economy sector. Social turbulence and efforts for economic resilience are crucial issues in sustainable economic development in the Global South. Indonesia, as one of the Global South, has the potential for green economy development, including in the agricultural sector. The development of agriculture in Indonesia is also driven by Pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) as educational institutions based on Islamic values. The significant growth in the number of Pesantren also signifies their influence in gaining social legitimacy. This has made Pesantren a driving force for the community, due to their ability to provide character-building education. Most Pesantren are located in agrarian sectors, which gives them the political will to support agricultural development. This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Specifically, the primary data for this research were obtained through interviews and observations with stakeholders at Pesantren Nurul Haramain, Narmada, Lombok. This Pesantren has the potential to contribute to the green economy development in Indonesia. This study integrates concepts from International Relations and agrotechnology to support the green economic resilience efforts. The findings from this research indicate that Pesantren Nurul Haramain has a positive potential and opportunity due to its political will, contributing to regional green economic development. However, it faces challenges in optimizing macroeconomic efforts as indicators of economic resilience. On the other hand, the implementation of eco-Pesantren has a positive impact on efforts to promote green economic resilience in Indonesia.