Considering Responsibilities: The Indonesian Government at the Intersect of Environmental Damage and Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate a pressing policy concern for the Indonesian government: environmental degradation. The study will focus on the law and its more advanced principles within the context of contemporary legal theory. Research methodology is known as yuridis normatif, which entails a focused examination of relevant documents to determine the relevant principles, standards, and guidelines, as well as theoretical frameworks and administrative regulations. The findings of this study suggest that governments should integrate environmental principles into environmental programs to avert ecological crises, update development policies to place equal emphasis on economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors, and reconstruct environmental law as a solution to environmental problems. The hope is that the research will contribute to a more thorough understanding of environmental law in the context of contemporary jurisprudence and shed light on pressing issues of government transparency and accountability in Indonesia. It is hoped that this research will provide a solid foundation for improving Indonesia's legal framework and legal practice to be more comprehensive and environmentally conscious.