CORRUPTION IN MINING SECTOR AND THREAT TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

Indonesia has passed laws pertaining to mining, environmental protection, and a number of other topics pertaining to mining and the environment. Nevertheless, there has been no decrease in corruption cases or environmental degradation since the enactment of these multiple laws and regulations. In actuality, government representatives usually show leniency toward mining industry proprietors who disregard sound environmental guidelines. This is crucial because Indonesia has been working to address environmental issues and corruption for the past 20 years. This study details particular cases of conflict between mining and environmental laws as a result of unscrupulous behavior. This study also demonstrates how, at the implementation level, missing provisions result in a legal void. Uncertainty and divergent perspectives on how to carry out environmental management supervision in coal mining areas are brought about by inconsistent, ambiguous, and imprecise standards. The research employs a normative legal framework. Materials have been acquired by looking through environmental and mining laws and regulations as well as reports from various authorities that follow the same topic. The study illustrates how regional governments were recognized as mining authorities in previous Indonesian mining law policies. Widespread mining corruption has resulted from the policy, involving local political figures and the private sector, especially in the area of business permits. The environment and ecosystem are in danger due to the irresponsibility of the regional political elites. Additionally, it is reminiscent of conflicting laws and regulatory bodies in the mining and environmental industries.

Keywords

• mining
• corruption
• environment
• indonesia