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ClearLegal 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.
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.
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.
Efektivitas Hukum Lingkungan Dalam Mengurangi Sampah Plastik Di Lautan Indonesia Pada Era Globalisasi
Researchers examined the effectiveness of environmental law in reducing plastic waste in Indonesian seas during the era of globalization, assessing whether legal frameworks and the spread of awareness through social media can meaningfully curb plastic pollution in marine ecosystems.
Strategies to Overcome Marine Pollution Caused by Plastic Waste to Protect Marine Environment in Indonesia
This paper reviews plastic pollution in Indonesian marine environments and discusses strategies to reduce it, including improved waste management, education, and policy enforcement. Indonesia is one of the world's largest contributors to ocean plastic waste due to rapid economic growth combined with inadequate waste infrastructure. The authors call for integrated national strategies combining regulatory, technological, and community approaches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Microplastics in Indonesian land and aquatic environment: From research activities to regulation policies
This review examines over 250 microplastic research studies conducted across Indonesia's land, freshwater, and ocean environments over the past decade. The study suggests that current research is insufficient to provide a complete picture of microplastic distribution in Indonesia, and recommends improved coordination among researchers, stronger enforcement of plastic-reduction regulations, and greater investment in waste management infrastructure.
The impact of improper solid waste management to plastic pollution in Indonesian coast and marine environment
Indonesia's plastic pollution problem in coastal and marine environments is largely driven by improper solid waste management on land, with rivers carrying significant plastic loads to the sea. The study emphasizes that improving terrestrial waste collection and disposal infrastructure is essential for reducing Indonesia's substantial contribution to ocean plastic pollution.
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.
Indonesia's Policy in Addressing Marine Debris
This review examines the scale of marine debris — predominantly plastic — as a serious threat to ocean ecosystems, marine life, and fishing economies in Indonesia, one of the world's largest plastic-polluting nations. The paper evaluates Indonesia's existing policies (improved waste management, public education) and finds them insufficient, recommending a comprehensive, coordinated national approach. Indonesia's marine plastic challenge is a bellwether for the broader global problem of plastic waste reaching the ocean.
Pencemaran Plastik Di Laut
This Indonesian-language report reviewed plastic pollution in Indonesia's seas, noting the country is one of the world's top plastic polluters. It examines the environmental impacts on marine organisms and calls for improved waste management and public education to reduce ocean plastic contamination.
The Arrangements of Compensation for Marine Pollution by Plastic Waste in Indonesia
This legal analysis examines Indonesia's domestic and international obligations for compensating marine pollution caused by plastic waste, assessing existing frameworks under UNCLOS and domestic environmental law and identifying gaps in liability coverage.
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.
Plastic pollution research in Indonesia: state of science and future research directions to reduce impacts
This meta-analysis maps the current state of plastic pollution research across Indonesia, one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic waste. It identifies which regions and environments have been studied and where major data gaps remain. The findings can guide targeted research and policy interventions to reduce plastic — and microplastic — contamination in one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth.
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.
The Role of Legislation, Regulatory Initiatives and Guidelines on the Control of Plastic Pollution
This review examines existing plastic pollution regulations globally, finding that despite many proposals and national bans, the overall effectiveness of legislation is unclear and most measures focus narrowly on marine plastics or single-use items. The authors argue that laws often lag behind science and face practical limitations given how deeply embedded plastics are in daily life.