Environmental protection barriers in Indonesia in the form of Administrative Effort

Abstract

In Indonesia, environmental protection is closely linked with administrative policy. The Indonesian government has recognized the importance of protecting the environment and has implemented various policies and regulations to promote sustainable development. One of the main administrative policies in Indonesia related to environmental protection is the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Before a project or activity is permitted, the potential environmental implications are assessed through the EIA process. This policy is mandated by law and is enforced by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Environmentalists have long criticized the EIA process due to its untransparent process. Various complaints and lawsuits about the validity of the EIA have arisen through the Administrative Court in Indonesia. However, these lawsuits are often not accepted because they need to comply with the state administrative court procedural law, which will be the focus of this paper.