Siber International Journal of Advanced Law
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Siber International Journal of Advanced Law (October - December 2024)

Corporate Accountability in Environmental Crimes: Lessons from Indonesia's Forest Fires and Beyond

Sujono Sujono (Law Faculty, Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma, Indonesia)
Istianingsih Istianingsih (Student of Law Faculty, Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jan 2025

Abstract

Indonesia, home to over 125 million hectares of tropical rainforests, is a critical player in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation. However, environmental crimes, such as forest fires, illegal logging, and industrial pollution, have caused severe ecological degradation, public health crises, and significant economic losses. This study examines systemic gaps in Indonesia's environmental governance, focusing on the effectiveness of judicial processes, the proportionality of penalties, and the role of international frameworks. Through a qualitative analysis of high-profile cases, including PT Adei Plantation and PT Kalista Alam, the research highlights key deficiencies in enforcement mechanisms, such as delayed judicial decisions, insufficient penalties, and limited integration of global sustainability frameworks. The findings underscore the need for recalibrating penalties, streamlining judicial processes, and leveraging international agreements to strengthen corporate accountability. This study contributes to the broader discourse on environmental governance by providing actionable recommendations to align Indonesia’s enforcement mechanisms with global best practices, ensuring sustainable development and climate resilience.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SIJAL

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Siber International Journal of Advanced Law (SIJAL) is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal that aims to offer an international academic platform for cross-border legal research in various government policies and civil rights law, particularly in developed and developing countries. This may ...