<![CDATA[The implementation of the green economy under regional autonomy presents a paradox between local governments’ decision-making space and the need for integrated national policies. This qualitative study examines the dispersion of authority, intergovernmental interactions, and regional decision space in integrating the green economy in West Kalimantan Province. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis involving key informants from the Ministry of Home Affairs, particularly the Directorates General of Regional Autonomy and Regional Development, and subnational institutions, including Bapperida, the Governance Bureau, and the Environment and Forestry Office of West Kalimantan. Data were analyzed using Creswell’s data analysis spiral. The findings show that although the division of authority is normatively clear, implementation remains fragmented because green economy responsibilities are distributed across multiple sectors. Existing coordination mechanisms have not produced substantive policy integration, while regional decision space is constrained by sectoral regulations, fiscal limitations, and limited institutional resources. Green economy integration remains largely confined to formal planning documents and has not driven cross-sectoral structural transformation. The autonomy paradox arises as regional governments are expected to accelerate economic growth while preserving environmental sustainability despite uneven authority distribution and inadequate fiscal incentives.]]>
