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Lucio Marcal Gomes
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of East Timor (UNTL)
Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Social Sciences

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Strengthening Environmental Justice Through Community-Based Legal Empowerment Lucio Marcal Gomes; Yohanna YR Watofa; Sumiyati
Formosa Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v5i4.33

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Environmental justice remains a critical issue, particularly in developing countries where marginalized communities often face environmental degradation with limited access to legal protection. This study examines how community-based legal empowerment can strengthen environmental justice by improving legal awareness, participation, and access to environmental decision-making processes. Using a normative and socio-legal approach, the research analyzes environmental law frameworks, policy documents, and relevant literature on community participation in environmental governance. The findings indicate that legal empowerment initiative, such as legal literacy programs, community advocacy networks, and participatory monitoring, can enhance communities’ capacity to defend their environmental rights and influence policy decisions. However, challenges such as limited legal resources and weak law enforcement continue to hinder effective implementation. The study concludes that integrating community-based legal empowerment into environmental governance is essential for promoting equitable and sustainable environmental justice
Co-Authors SUMIYATI SUMIYATI Yohanna YR Watofa