The Urgency of Education Management In Developing Islamic Ecotheology Education In The Coastal Communities of Pekalongan

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Climate change and environmental degradation pose serious threats to coastal areas, including Pekalongan, which faces phenomena such as tidal flooding (rob), coastal abrasion, and land subsidence. These conditions directly affect the socio-economic life of the community and the continuity of education. Islamic ecotheology education emerges as a strategic approach to fostering ecological awareness through the integration of Islamic values, such as the concepts of khalīfah, amanah, and mīzān. However, the practice of Islamic ecotheology education in coastal communities remains partial, unstructured, and insufficiently sustainable. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, collecting primary data through interviews and field observations, as well as secondary data from literature and relevant documents. Data analysis is conducted thematically using the POAC framework (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling) to understand the urgency of educational management in developing Islamic ecotheology education in the coastal community of Pekalongan. The results indicate that systematic educational management enables contextual program planning, cross-institutional organization, community-based educational activities, and continuous evaluation and supervision. The implementation of this model strengthens the internalization of Islamic values in ecological behavior, promotes collective participation, and generates tangible actions such as waste management, mangrove rehabilitation, and environmental education in pesantren and mosques. Thus, educational management plays a strategic role in ensuring that Islamic ecotheology education is not merely a moral discourse but also an instrument for social and ecological transformation for the coastal community of Pekalongan. A development model based on community engagement, local wisdom, and the synergy of formal and non-formal institutions serves as a vital foundation for building ecological resilience and sustainable environmental awareness.