43 research outputs found
Environmental Governance in Indonesia
No full textThis open access book presents the state-of-the-art environmental governance research and practices in Indonesia. It offers a wide scope, covering different sectors (e.g., forestry, mining) and geographical landscapes (e.g., inland and coastal areas). This book engages with existing theories and frameworks, including Earth System Governance, Adaptive and Interactive Governance, among others to trigger a debate regarding the operationalization of such concepts, which are mostly developed for the Global North context. It is also our ambition to incorporate more empirical knowledge from local contexts to indicate research gaps and future directions for environmental governance research agenda to be more diverse, inclusive, and facilitate the incorporation of inter-and transdisciplinary knowledge. This book will be useful for researchers, students, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in the field of environmental governance, especially in Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the countries with the fastest-growing economies in Asia. Indonesia is rich in natural resources but also suffers from overexploitation and environmental threats exacerbated by climate and human pressures. Along with the growing global ambitions for achieving sustainable development and capacity to adapt to current and future threats, including climate change impacts and disaster risk, Indonesia's commitments to balance development while safeguarding a good environmental status are also increasing. The challenge is on how to govern complex and systemic natural, social and governance systems while adhering to the principle of equity and justice? As it will require more than traditional hierarchical modes of governance and current regulatory instruments (i.e., law and regulations). This is an open access book
Addressing sea level rise through integrated coastal zone management : Semarang and Demak as case study
No full textIndonesia, as an archipelagic state, is extremely vulnerable to sea level rise (SLR), warming ocean temperatures, and ocean acidity. Images show the changing coastline over ten years (2003-2013). The presentation provides information regarding climate change vulnerabilities, arguing for government intervention and addressing gaps in legislation. Along with a lack of supportive legislation, other common constraints include limited financial and human resources, and cooperation between sectors. The presentation provides options for addressing legal and institutional deficits as well as practical applications: mangrove plantations, and sea wall and wetland engineering using local adaptive methods
Transboundary haze pollution in the ASEAN region: an assessment of the adquacy of the legal and policy framework in Indonesia
No full textTheoretical thesis.Bibliography: pages 281-309.Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Theory, developments and gaps in the international legal framework for addressing transboundary pollution -- Chapter 3. ASEAN regional legal framework to address transboundary haze pollution -- Chapter 4. The Indonesian legal framework to address transboundary haze pollution -- Chapter 5. CBFiM in Indonesia -- Chapter 6. The REDD+ Program and its implications for forest fire reduction efforts in Indonesia -- Chapter 7. Conclusions and recommendations.Transboundary haze pollution is one of the major ongoing problems in the ASEAN region. This haze pollution is the result of land/forest fires, and mostly originates in Indonesia. In addition to a long dry season, human activities such as the clearing of forests and land for plantations and agriculture, particularly in peatland areas, are a major cause of these fires. The impacts of these fires are significant and include damage to biodiversity, people’s health and the region’s economy, and contribution to global climate change. It is clear that haze pollution has an impact locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. Thus, while transboundary haze pollution is regarded as an international or regional problem, and there are already international and regional legal mechanisms in place to address the issue, it is argued that transboundary pollution is often more effectively addressed through domestic law.The challenge in addressing and enforcing transboundary haze-pollution control lies in the implementation and enforcement of law at the domestic level. Therefore, the legal frameworks in Indonesia for addressing land/forest fires are examined in this thesis. The main aim is to examine the adequacy of existing legal and policy frameworks in Indonesia in addressing transboundary haze pollution. This examination includes institutional arrangements, community-based fire management, and the issue of REDD+ and its implication for forest ires reduction. This research fills a gap in the literature on the current legal and policy framework in Indonesia. It argues that a well-structured integrated legal framework is crucial in addressing land/forest fires. It finds that the existing legal framework in Indonesia is inadequate to address land/forest fires. A new legislation must be enacted to specifically address the issue.However, land/forest fires are a complex problem cutting across many interests, sectors, communities, nations and regions. Therefore, no single solution will work to address this issue. Addressing transboundary haze pollution requires cooperation at the international, regional, national and local levels. Thus, it is proposed that, in addressing transboundary haze pollution, a synergetic and integrated approach is required, with coherence between international, regional, national and local frameworks. Further, it is argued that the best way to address land/forest fires at the national level is to improve all relevant measures, including the legal and institutional framework, public participation and law enforcement.Mode of access: World wide web1 online resource (xxviii, 309 pages) colour map, diagrams, table
Toward Environmentally Sustainable City in Indonesia: Case Study on Environment Protection in Surabaya
No full textClimate change adaptation : addressing sea level rise through integrated coastal zone management - Semarang and Demak as case study
No full textIndonesia as an archipelagic state is extremely vulnerable to sea level rise (SLR) threat. SLR presents significant risks to coastal settlements, infrastructure, cultural resources, and sensitive species habitats. The presentation provides an overview (along with images) of land subsidence and sea level rise in two areas of Indonesia. Existing gaps in environmental legislation would require the attention of multi-level layers of government as well as proper coordination. Social justice aspects of legislation have been neglected
Marine biodiversity laws in Indonesia and Australia: mapping similarities and differences
No full textCoordination Challenges Facing Effective Flood Governance in the Ciliwung River Basin
No full textThe Ciliwung River in Java, Indonesia, is known to cause frequent flooding in the downstream capital city of Jakarta. From source to mouth the river flows through several administrative units. Indonesia’s decentralised governance structure means that each unit has the authority to develop its own plans and to address its own objectives. Not only that, but flood management spans many sectors, and these sectors need to work together throughout the decentralised governance system. This can pose a significant challenge to achieving integrated river management to mitigate flooding, where plans need to be carefully coordinated and high levels of collaboration are required. This chapter examines the current governance arrangements in the Ciliwung River Basin, to understand what challenges may be preventing successful coordination of flood management. The findings of the study are based on a systematic review of the literature conducted within the frame of the NERC and RISTEK-BRIN funded project: Mitigating hydrometeorological hazard impacts through improved transboundary river management in the Ciliwung River Basin. The findings suggest several issues that restrict the effectiveness of coordination forflood mitigation in the Ciliwung Basin. Imprecisely defined roles and responsibilities, issues including lack of capacity at the local level, insufficient coordination between local administrations, and limitations to the function of coordination platforms are some of the challenges identified. The findings highlight that coordination challenges do not only exist at basin scale, but that coordination issues beyond the basin can also have an impact. Overall, the chapter presents insights into the coordination challenges facing flood governance in urban transboundary basins. It also provides insights for practitioners on what aspects of river governance may need to be improved to support flood risk reduction, as well as potential topics for future research
Environmental Governance in Indonesia
No full textThis open access book presents the state-of-the-art environmental governance research and practices in Indonesia. It offers a wide scope, covering different sectors (e.g., forestry, mining) and geographical landscapes (e.g., inland and coastal areas). This book engages with existing theories and frameworks, including Earth System Governance, Adaptive and Interactive Governance, among others to trigger a debate regarding the operationalization of such concepts, which are mostly developed for the Global North context. It is also our ambition to incorporate more empirical knowledge from local contexts to indicate research gaps and future directions for environmental governance research agenda to be more diverse, inclusive, and facilitate the incorporation of inter-and transdisciplinary knowledge. This book will be useful for researchers, students, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in the field of environmental governance, especially in Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the countries with the fastest-growing economies in Asia. Indonesia is rich in natural resources but also suffers from overexploitation and environmental threats exacerbated by climate and human pressures. Along with the growing global ambitions for achieving sustainable development and capacity to adapt to current and future threats, including climate change impacts and disaster risk, Indonesia's commitments to balance development while safeguarding a good environmental status are also increasing. The challenge is on how to govern complex and systemic natural, social and governance systems while adhering to the principle of equity and justice? As it will require more than traditional hierarchical modes of governance and current regulatory instruments (i.e., law and regulations). This is an open access book
Sea-Level Rise (SLR) and Its Implication on Human Security and Human Rights in Indonesia: A Legal Analysis
No full textThe Role of NGOs in Environmental Governance in Indonesia: Peran Ornop dalam Tata Kelola Lingkungan Hidup di Indonesia
No full textThe role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) needs to be strengthened to enhance the capacity for environmental governance in Indonesia, as natural resources cannot be effectively protected, and environmental problems cannot be resolved without collaboration between the government and civil society. This research aims to explain the concept and role of NGOs as actors in environmental governance. The research was conducted through a literature review. The results show that NGOs play a significant role in protecting natural resources and assisting in solving environmental issues. In Indonesia, the role of NGOs has been legally strengthened. However, due to the restrictive nature of the environmental legal system, not all NGOs have legal standing to bring lawsuits before the courts. To preserve the environment, the legal standing of NGOs should not be limited, as environmental lawsuits involve the broader public interest and the sustainability of natural resources, both of which must be safeguarded
