Criminal Liability for Damage to Indonesian Mangrove Governance and Ecosystem

  • Cecareno Gilbrani Anwar Faculty of Law University 17 August 1945
  • Wiwik Afifah Faculty of Law University 17 August 1945

Abstract

The mangrove ecosystem has a strategic role in maintaining the balance of the coastal environment, preventing abrasion, and being a habitat for biodiversity. However, mangrove damage continues to occur due to land conversion, illegal logging and unsustainable development. This article aims to analyze how environmental criminal law in Indonesia provides protection for mangrove ecosystems, particularly through governance and conservation arrangements. The research method used is normative juridical with a statutory and conceptual approach. The results of the study show that the criminal provisions in Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management, as well as its derivative regulations, do not yet explicitly regulate sanctions for mangrove destruction. However, the application of criminal law still faces challenges in the aspects of law enforcement, proving elements of environmental crime, and weak coordination between institutions. Legal reform and strengthening law enforcement capacity are needed to ensure effective legal protection for mangrove areas.

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Published
2025-07-22
How to Cite
Anwar, C. G., & Afifah, W. (2025). Criminal Liability for Damage to Indonesian Mangrove Governance and Ecosystem. ICEETE Conference Series, 3(1), 31-38. https://doi.org/10.36728/iceete.v3i1.227