Jakarta, June 4, 2024—CELIOS has released a study titled “Pro-Environment Gimmick: A Survey of Regulatory Gaps in Natural Resource, Agrarian, and Energy Management.” The study highlights significant gaps between regulations and practices on the ground. Muhammad Dzar Azhari Muthahhar, a CELIOS researcher, emphasized, “58% of respondents stated that mining governance in Indonesia still does not take environmental impacts into account. This is contrary to the obligations of mining business license holders.”
In the energy sector, challenges arise from the dominance of dirty energy and regulations that have yet to be effectively implemented. CELIOS researcher Muhamad Saleh said, “70% of our respondents disagreed that the government has abandoned the development of dirty energy, such as coal-fired power plants. At least 55% of respondents believe the government has not adequately prepared a plan to transition from dirty energy to clean energy.”
Meanwhile, in the land sector, low levels of transparency and integrity are obstacles. Mhd Zakiul Fikri explained, “62 farmer respondents said it was difficult to apply for land ownership certificates because land office staff had not been working quickly, honestly, fairly, and free from corruption.” Fikri added, “If allowed to continue, this situation will become a major obstacle to the government’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2060.”
CELIOS has released a study titled “Pro-Environment Gimmick: A Survey of Regulatory Gaps in Natural Resource, Land, and Energy Management.” The study highlights significant gaps between existing regulations and actual practices on the ground. Muhammad Dzar Azhari Muthahhar, a CELIOS researcher, noted, “58% of respondents stated that mining governance in Indonesia still fails to account for environmental impacts. This contrasts sharply with the obligations of mining license holders under the 2009 Mineral and Coal Law and its 2020 amendment.”
In the energy sector, challenges persist due to the dominance of dirty energy and incomplete regulatory implementation. CELIOS researcher Muhamad Saleh explained, “70% of respondents disagreed that the government has effectively phased out coal-fired power plants. At least 55% believe the government has not properly prepared a transition plan from dirty to clean energy.”
Meanwhile, in land management, low transparency and integrity remain major obstacles. Mhd Zakiul Fikri observed, “62 farmers reported difficulties registering their land certificates because land office staff have not performed their duties quickly, fairly, honestly, or without corruption.” He added, “If this situation continues, it could seriously hinder the government’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2060.”
Contact person:
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