Environmental Law Enforcement in The Perspective of Law No. 32 of 2009

Indonesia bears a great responsibility to safeguard and conserve its environment. Indonesians rely heavily on natural resources and environmental sustainability for their economic and cultural well-being. To this end, Indonesia has enacted Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management, which establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable environmental management, including measures to prevent, handle, and enforce the law against various environmental damages. Despite the challenges of weak justice systems, societal awareness, and rampant corruption, the Indonesian government has strengthened the legal basis for enforcing environmental regulations through this law. Qualitative and descriptive data analysis was employed, using a deductive method to conclude, particularly on the topic of Environmental Law Enforcement from the Perspective of Law No. 32 of 2009. The study found that Law No. 32 of 2009 provides a robust legal foundation for enforcing environmental regulations, prohibiting actions that cause environmental harm, such as air, water, and land pollution, deforestation, and the use of dangerous chemicals without permission. Furthermore, the Criminal Code serves as an essential instrument in dealing with environmental violations, with articles relating to environmental damage, such as pollution (Article 98), destruction of goods (Article 406), and abuse of power (Article 221) being used to prosecute environmental offenders.