Regional Autonomy-Based Environmental Management for Sustainable Development in Indonesia

Abstract

Environmental management in Indonesia cannot be separated from the use of natural resources that are directly related to the welfare of the community. However, the limitations of the quantity, quality, space, and time of natural resources pose serious challenges in realizing sustainable development. Within the framework of the constitution, the 1945 Constitution provides a legal basis through Article 28H paragraph (1) which guarantees the right to a healthy environment, and Article 33 paragraph (4), which emphasizes the principle of environmental insight. The implementation of regional autonomy that is supposed to strengthen environmental governance still faces institutional constraints, limited human resources, and a lack of budget. This study uses the literature method to examine environmental management policies in the perspective of regional autonomy. The results show the importance of synergy between the central government, regions, and communities in maintaining a balance between economic development and environmental conservation. Thus, strengthening environmental governance based on regional autonomy is a crucial strategy to achieve sustainable development in Indonesia.