Building Environmental Legal Culture in Mining Activities in Belitung Timur

Abstract

Abstract The principle of mining that is environmentally sound has in reality not been fully implemented properly in Belitung Timur Regency. Data and facts indicate that the reclamation obligation is not optimal by holders of Mining Business Permits (MBP), especially illegal mining activities that massively damage the environment and the absence of reclamation and post-mining efforts. people’s mine. Based on the above problems, this paper focuses on how to build a legal culture environment for mining communities in Belitung Timur. This research is a qualitative study with primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques through literature and Focus Group Discussions with related stakeholders, as well as observations to mining sites. The study of legal awareness in the management and protection of the environment becomes interesting when faced with mining activities that are seen as not environmentally friendly, but always carry the mission of sustainable and environmentally sound development.