WEBINAR SUMMARY

NAME : Maulid Dina Ayu TITLE : E STEDIUM GENERALE :

Environmental Law & Policy From Ministry of
Environment & Foresty
STUDENT ID : 015202200040 SPEAKER : Drs. Dasrul Chaniago, MM, ME, MH

MAJOR : Business Administration DATE : Friday, February 24th 2023

In Indonesia, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry is in charge of promoting, protecting, and
developing the environment and forestry sectors. Its Environmental Law & Policy addresses
climate change, conservation, pollution control, waste management, hazardous materials
management, and resource management issues. The policy emphasizes the importance of long-
term development that balances economic growth and environmental protection. It establishes
principles for regional land use planning, management of water resources, and biodiversity
conservation. In addition, the policy includes provisions for public participation in decision-making
processes, forestry concession regulations, and measures to ensure compliance with national
environmental regulations. It also includes guidelines on energy efficiency and the use of
renewable energy, as well as incentives to promote environmentally friendly practices such as
eco-tourism. The Environment Quality Law regulates air pollution, the Hazardous Waste
Management Law, the Waste Banks Act regulates waste management, the Pollution Tonnage
Tax regulates water pollution, and the Biodiversity Conservation Act regulates plant conservation
activities. KLHK also encourages public participation in decision-making processes by increasing
public consultation opportunities with policymakers for better enforcement of existing laws.
In Indonesia, the environment and forestry ministry's industrial licensing process is rigorous,
requiring the acquisition of several permits, including an Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL)
permit, a Principle License for operating or exploiting forest resources or lakes (IPPLH), an
Industrial Plant Operation Permit (IUPOP), and an Environmental Monitoring Report (LHM). All
relevant parties must also provide evidence of compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations
governing safety, health, waste management, and pollution control. In addition, if applicable, a
Mining Business License (IUP) is required to operate an industrial plant in a protected area.
Companies must also submit various documents, such as company records, to regulatory
authorities before beginning operations.
The Indonesian government has enacted numerous regulations to minimize environmental
destruction, and violations of these regulations can result in severe penalties. Illegal logging,
large-scale deforestation and burning of protected forests, unauthorized road construction leading
to further degradation of protected areas, excessive and wasteful use of water resources, failure
to adhere to waste management rules and regulations, illegal hunting or fishing activities inside
protected areas, and building projects without proper environmental impact assessments or
authorization from authorities are some of the most serious violations. The penalties for such
violations can range from fines and imprisonment to the suspension or closure of businesses
operating illegally in protected areas.
Companies that violate environmental regulations in Indonesia face a variety of penalties,
including fines, enforcement orders, and even criminal prosecution. In cases of serious violations
or repeated violations of environmental laws and regulations, the government may revoke an
offending company's operating permit or conduct a full investigation. The Indonesian government
recently established strict standards for businesses seeking to operate in the environment sector;
failure to comply with these regulations carries severe penalties and may result in corporate
dissolution or international legal action. By taking decisive action against those who harm the
environment and enforcing environmental laws, Indonesian authorities are sending a clear
message that such behavior will not be tolerated. And not only get the administrative
penalty/sanction.