Paradoks Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Kota Banjarmasin sebagai Pejuang Lingkungan

The environmental sustainability of Banjarmasin City as a whole is a responsibility that requires essential action by the Banjarmasin City Environmental Agency (DLH) through its programs. This research aims to: (1) Knowing the programs run by the Banjarmasin City Environmental Agency in environmental management. (2) Analyzing ecological thinking in environmental management programs by the Banjarmasin City Environmental Agency. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study research type. Data collection techniques were carried out by direct observation, semi-structured interviews and documentation. This research shows that the programs of DLH Banjarmasin City actually do not have ecological thinking that includes the harmony of three important aspects in achieving appropriate development goals, namely ecological, economic, and social dimensions. The programs implemented do not substantially reflect holistic and sustainable ecological principles. The conclusion of the research is that the programs initiated by DLH Banjarmasin City tend to erode the values of natural science and sustainable development. In practice, the actions taken focus on aspects of economic development and short-term practical needs without considering the components of a sustainable ecosystem. As a result, despite efforts to improve the quality of the environment, the manifestation of solutions to environmental problems actually creates new environmental problems, such as the problem of traffic order in the surung sintak program due to the accumulation of garbage in TPS located on the edge of major roads, depriving part of the road to cause congestion, accidents, and disruption of community social activities. DLH can initiate training and continuing education programs for DLH Banjarmasin functionaries on ecology, conservation, and environmental sustainability concepts.