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Assessing Indonesia’s Environmental Laws Pertaining to the Abatement of Marine Plastic Pollution: A Euphemism?

This study examined Indonesia's environmental laws governing marine plastic pollution, finding significant gaps between legislative intent and enforcement capacity, and arguing that stronger regulatory frameworks, improved waste infrastructure, and community-based approaches are needed to reduce the country's large contribution to ocean plastics.

2022 Jurnal Media Hukum 7 citations
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Penanggulangan Pencemaran Sampah Plastik Di Laut Berdasarkan Hukum Internasional

This Indonesian-language paper reviews international law frameworks for addressing marine plastic pollution, noting that approximately 80% of solid marine debris is plastic. The study discusses how international legal instruments can be strengthened to address the management of plastic waste that becomes marine microplastics.

2020 Jurnal IUS Kajian Hukum dan Keadilan 26 citations
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Implementasi Demokrasi Lingkungan Hidup sebagai Upaya Mengurangi Timbulan Sampah Plastik di Lautan Indonesia

This article examines environmental democracy as a governance framework for reducing marine plastic litter in Indonesia, proposing that meaningful public participation, transparent information access, and judicial accountability mechanisms can complement regulatory approaches in addressing the country's significant contribution to ocean plastic pollution.

2022 Undang Jurnal Hukum 1 citations
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The Government's Responsibility in Enforcing The Law on Plastic Pollution in The Sea

This study examines Indonesia's legal framework for addressing plastic pollution in the sea and finds enforcement remains inadequate despite existing regulations. The research recommends stronger preventive measures including public awareness campaigns, specific plastic waste management rules, and administrative sanctions to better protect marine ecosystems and human health.

2024 Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies 4 citations
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Dampak Kerusakan Terhadap Lingkungan Yang Disebabkan Oleh Sampah Plastik Berdasarkan Tinjauan Uu No. 18 Tahun 2008

This Indonesian-language paper evaluates the environmental damage caused by plastic waste through the lens of Indonesia's Waste Management Law No. 18 of 2008. The analysis finds gaps between current legal frameworks and the scale of the plastic pollution problem, calling for stronger enforcement and updated regulations.

2023 Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia 2 citations
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Efektivitas Hukum Terhadap Pencemaran Lingkungan Mikroplastik Oleh Produsen Air Mineral di Batam

Researchers examined the legal effectiveness of Indonesian environmental regulations in controlling microplastic pollution by mineral water producers in Batam City, focusing on the use of gallon-based packaging (GSP) as a source of plastic contamination. The study assesses factors contributing to regulatory ineffectiveness and the capacity of existing law to enforce environmental accountability among business actors.

2024 JURNAL HUKUM MEDIA JUSTITIA NUSANTARA
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Plastic Waste Management in Indonesia: Current Legal Approaches and Future Perspectives

A normative analysis of Indonesian plastic waste governance found that existing laws and regulations contain significant weaknesses, including inadequate enforcement mechanisms and unclear stakeholder roles, calling for strengthened legal approaches to address the country's major plastic pollution problem.

2023 Hasanuddin Law Review 15 citations
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International treaties, national laws, and best legal practices for addressing plastic pollution in the oceans

This thesis examines plastic pollution in the world's oceans through the lens of international treaties, national laws, and social dynamics, evaluating the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks and best practices for addressing the growing crisis of marine plastic contamination.

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Legal Issues on Indonesian Marine Plastic Debris Pollution

This paper reviews the legal and regulatory challenges Indonesia faces in addressing marine plastic debris pollution, arguing that existing laws are insufficient and poorly enforced. The review calls for more effective legislation and international cooperation to reduce one of the world's top contributors to ocean plastic pollution.

2020 Indonesia Law Review 9 citations
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Model Collaborative Governance dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Plastik Laut Guna Mewujudkan Ketahanan Maritim di Indonesia

This study examined collaborative governance models for managing marine plastic waste in Indonesia, the world's second-largest contributor to ocean plastic pollution, analyzing proactive policy steps toward maritime resilience.

2022 Jurnal Ketahanan Nasional 21 citations
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Dampak Pencemaran Mikroplastik di wilayah Pesisir dan Kelautan

This Indonesian overview examines the problems of microplastic contamination in coastal and marine environments, reviewing the sources, distribution, and ecological effects of plastic pollution. The paper highlights the particular vulnerability of Indonesian coastal areas given high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut 1 citations
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Efektivitas Pengendalian Sampah Plastik Untuk Mendukung Kelestarian Lingkungan Hidup Di Kota Semarang

Researchers examined the effectiveness of plastic waste control measures in Semarang City, Indonesia, evaluating municipal regulations and management strategies aimed at reducing plastic waste and supporting environmental sustainability in the urban context.

2021 Jurnal Pembangunan Hukum Indonesia 35 citations
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Regulation of the use of plastic bags: how the law acts to control pollution and environmental damage in Bangka Belitung

This empirical legal study analyzes the regulatory framework governing plastic bag use in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province of Indonesia, the 4th most microplastic-polluted province by river contamination, and evaluates how provincial and district-level government can implement mitigation measures. The research highlights gaps between existing regulations and effective enforcement in controlling plastic pollution.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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The Environmental Challenges of Polythene and Production and Prevention Legislation in the World

This review examines the global environmental impact of polythene plastic pollution, discussing its effects on aquatic ecosystems and public health while analyzing the international and regional legislative frameworks aimed at reducing plastic production and use.

2023 2 citations
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Kebijakan Pengelolaan Limbah Medis Pasca COVID-19 Di Indonesia Dan Implikasinya Terhadap Ekosistem Laut

This paper analyzes Indonesia's medical waste management policies after the COVID-19 pandemic and their implications for environmental and public health. It reviews the regulatory framework and identifies gaps in implementation that need to be addressed.

2024 Wacana Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Interdisiplin
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Plastic pollution research in Indonesia: State of science and future research directions.

This meta-analysis reviews the state of plastic pollution research in Indonesia, a country identified as one of the top contributors to global plastic waste. The findings highlight significant gaps in data on microplastic contamination in Indonesian waters and ecosystems, which matters because plastic pollution from this region affects global ocean health and the seafood supply chain.

2021
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Analisis Dampak Sampah Domestik terhadap Lingkungan Perairan Pesisir dan Kesehatan

This study analyzed how domestic waste—particularly plastics and hazardous liquid waste—degrades coastal water ecosystems in Indonesia, finding significant negative impacts on marine life and public health, and proposing evidence-based recommendations for sustainable waste management.

2025 Jurnal Sehat Mandiri
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Marine Waste Management Policy As An Effort To Prevent Environmental Pollution And Sustainability Of Marine Ecosystems: Indonesia Perspective

This paper reviews Indonesia's marine waste management policies and concludes that plastic waste is the dominant type of marine litter in Indonesian waters, but existing regulations have not been fully enforced. The authors call for stronger upstream and downstream controls on plastic production and disposal to protect marine ecosystems, which are major sources of seafood for human consumption.

2023 JURNAL LEGALITAS 2 citations
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Ancaman Sampah Plastik Terhadap Organisme Di Berbagai Ekosistem

This Indonesian review examines plastic pollution threats across marine, riverine, mangrove, terrestrial, livestock, and human ecosystems, finding microplastics present in fish, zooplankton, corals, and sediments, with evidence of hormonal disruption and ecological damage across multiple system types.

2025 Nusantara Hasana Journal
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International Water Law’s Role in Addressing the Problem of Marine Plastic Pollution: A Vital Piece in a Complex Puzzle!

This legal analysis examined the role of international water law in addressing marine plastic pollution, arguing that existing water governance frameworks have largely overlooked plastics as a water resource management problem. The author advocates for integrating plastic pollution controls into international water law instruments.

2022 Chinese Journal of Environmental Law 14 citations