ABSTRACT
This study investigates the role of language in addressing environmental challenges related to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research uses qualitative methods to examine language patterns in print media concerning ecological issues. Data were sourced from statements about environmental pollution published in the science section of Tempo Magazine. The study employed descriptive-qualitative techniques, including library research and note-taking, focusing on sentences exhibiting transitivity related to environmental themes. Critical discourse analysis, systemic functional linguistics, and eco-linguistics were applied to analyse these patterns. The findings highlight key concerns, including ecosystem imbalances, endangered species, and the deterioration of community water resources. Conservation efforts discussed include the protection of mangrove forests, water resources, and endangered species, aligning with SDGs 14 (Life below water) and 15 (Life on land). The study recommends future research adopt a multimodal text analysis approach, incorporating visual and video elements. This approach would provide deeper insights into how language is used across diverse text genres, enhancing the contribution of university-level research towards achieving SDGs.
