Environmental Issues in the Regional Regulation on Communal Intellectual Property Preservation (A Study in South Bangka)

Abstract

Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2022 for South Bangka Regency elucidates the Preservation of Communal Intellectual Property. This regulation encompasses various communal intellectual properties, some of which pertain to environmental concerns. However, the region faces serious environmental challenges, notably due to tin mining activities. Existing research indicates that tin mining exerts diverse impacts, including environmental ramifications. This normative study examines the inclusion of the environmental issues enclosed within a regional regulation for South Bangka Regency aimed at preserving communal intellectual property. The analysis reveals that the current regional regulation does not substantively designate environmental issues as strategically significant for protection. This is evident in the limited provisions addressing environmental aspects, including policies within the purview of this regional regulation.