Research Article
Analysis of The Existence of One Belt One Road Investment (China) on Environmental Impacts in Indonesia
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.27-7-2022.2342447, author={Piero Ridwan Saputra and Muhammad Iqbal Baiquni}, title={Analysis of The Existence of One Belt One Road Investment (China) on Environmental Impacts in Indonesia}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Indonesian Legal Studies, ICILS 2022, 27-28 July 2022, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICILS}, year={2023}, month={12}, keywords={investmant law obor china; indonesia}, doi={10.4108/eai.27-7-2022.2342447} }- Piero Ridwan Saputra
Muhammad Iqbal Baiquni
Year: 2023
Analysis of The Existence of One Belt One Road Investment (China) on Environmental Impacts in Indonesia
ICILS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.27-7-2022.2342447
Abstract
This article examines the environmental ramifications of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative in Indonesia. OBOR, a transcontinental development effort spanning 149 countries, aims to enhance connectivity and collaboration across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia. Indonesia views OBOR as pivotal for economic growth and maritime ascendancy, fostering investments from China. While OBOR promises advanced infrastructure, concerns arise over its consequences. Positive outcomes include infrastructure projects such as the Bitung port in North Sulawesi and Kuala Tanjung port in North Sumatra, fostering economic development. However, the construction of ports and sea highways negatively impacts local fishermen, who must venture farther due to increased maritime activity and larger waves. Furthermore, toll roads built over sea waters pose threats to mangrove ecosystems. This underscores the complex interplay between economic aspirations, environmental preservation, and sustainable development within the OBOR initiative.