Environmental Law Reform to Realize Synergy Between Economic Growth and Natural Sustainability

Titi Resmiyanti

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Environmental Law Reform to Realize Synergy Between Economic Growth and Natural Sustainability

Authors:

Titi Resmiyanti

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 27, pp.543-555

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515085

pISSN:

2518-668X

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Abstract:

 Sustainable development has become a global imperative, but the reality often shows tension between the ambition of economic growth and the urgent need for environmental sustainability. This arises from a development paradigm that tends to ignore ecological impacts for short-term economic targets, which ultimately threatens the availability of natural resources and the quality of life of future generations. Despite the existence of various environmental legal regulations that have been formulated, such as Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management in Indonesia and various international standards, implementation in the field are still faced with several weaknesses. These include weak law enforcement, overlapping regulations, minimal effective public participation, and a lack of incentives for business actors to integrate environmental principles into their operations. This study uses a normative research method, namely analyzing laws and regulations and reviewing implementation practices and relevant case studies (empirical) to identify the root causes of these weaknesses. Data were collected through literature studies and legal document analysis. This normative approach method allows identification of gaps between regulatory idealism and implementation reality, and formulating recommendations based on evidence. The results of the discussion in this study examine the urgency of comprehensive environmental law reform, not only limited to regulations but also involving institutional mechanisms, stronger and more transparent law enforcement, and increasing public awareness and participation. Reform is directed at creating a legal framework that is adaptive, predictive, and that balances the demands of economic growth with environmental carrying capacity. The solutions offered include strengthening environmental economic instruments, simplifying transparent and accountable environmental permits, and increasing the capabilities of law enforcement officers. Thus, it is hoped that a harmonious synergy can be realized between inclusive economic growth and ecosystem sustainability, in order to achieve sustainable development that is fair and sustainable.

Article Details

Environmental Law Reform to Realize Synergy Between Economic Growth and Natural Sustainability

Authors: Titi Resmiyanti

Publisher: KnE Social Sciences

Journal: KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 27, pp.543-555

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001515085

pISSN: 2518-668X

development

economic

environmental

law

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Authors:

Titi Resmiyanti

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 27, pp.543-555

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515085

pISSN:

2518-668X