Reinforcement of Green Constitution: Efforts for Manifesting Ecocracy in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract This article primarily focuses on analyzing the reinforcement of the green constitution as an effort to manifest ecocracy in Indonesia. The study was analytical and descriptive, applying a normative juridical method with a legal approach. The results point out that the Indonesian Constitution on siders environmental rights part of human rights. Even so, environmental protection is unsophisticated compared to other countries that have implemented green constitutions holistically. Therefore, the reinforcement of environmental protection by placing environmental sovereignty equal to human sovereignty and affirming the use of natural resources sustainably—as proved by state responsibility. Holistic reinforcement strengthens the green constitution so that ecocracy in state administration can be manifested.