The Role of Environmental Agencies in Air Quality Monitoring: A Technological Approach to Sustainable Education
Keywords:
Air quality, environmental agency, Garut, pollution sources, public educationAbstract
This study aims to examine the role of the Environmental Agency (Dinas Lingkungan Hidup, DLH) in monitoring and managing air quality in Garut, West Java. The research focuses on understanding the challenges faced by the DLH, as well as the impact of their initiatives on air quality improvement. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews with DLH personnel and document analysis. The findings indicate that while air quality in Garut is generally categorized as "good," there has been a noticeable decline in the air quality index from 94% in 2023 to 85.6% in 2024. The primary sources of air pollution identified were motor vehicle emissions and open burning of waste. The DLH's efforts, such as air quality monitoring, public education campaigns, and tree planting initiatives, have helped raise awareness, but challenges such as limited monitoring equipment and insufficient technical personnel persist. The study concludes that to improve air quality management, Garut needs to invest in advanced monitoring technology, strengthen human resources, and enforce stricter regulations. These findings have important implications for local environmental policy and suggest that integrated approaches involving technology and community engagement are essential for sustainable air quality management.
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