The Strengthening Environmental Sovereignty in Environmental Protection Policy

Strengthening Environmental Sovereignty in Environmental Protection Policy

Authors

  • Rona Merita Universitas Pangeran Diponogoro Nganjuk
  • Myaskur Universitas Pangeran Diponegoro Nganjuk

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70062/incoils.v5i1.536

Keywords:

environmental sovereignty, ecological justice, environmental protection, environmental policy.

Abstract

This research is motivated by the increasing degradation of the environment, which reflects an imbalance between the exploitation of natural resources and the state's responsibility to ensure ecological sustainability. The principle of environmental sovereignty affirms that the control of natural resources is not merely an expression of state authority, but also embodies a collective responsibility to protect ecosystems for present and future generations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of the principle of environmental sovereignty in environmental protection policies and to assess its effectiveness in preventing ecological damage. A conceptual approach is employed to examine the relationship between environmental sovereignty, the right to a healthy environment, and the structure of national environmental law. The findings indicate that the principle of environmental sovereignty has been accommodated in various regulations; however, its implementation remains weak due to institutional fragmentation, the dominance of economic interests, and limited public participation in environmental governance. The study concludes that strengthening environmental sovereignty requires reconstructing the paradigm of natural resource management based on ecological justice, ensuring consistent law enforcement, and promoting meaningful public participation in environmental decision-making processes.

Author Biographies

Rona Merita, Universitas Pangeran Diponogoro Nganjuk

This research is motivated by the increasing degradation of the environment, which reflects an imbalance between the exploitation of natural resources and the state's responsibility to ensure ecological sustainability. The principle of environmental sovereignty affirms that the control of natural resources is not merely an expression of state authority, but also embodies a collective responsibility to protect ecosystems for present and future generations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of the principle of environmental sovereignty in environmental protection policies and to assess its effectiveness in preventing ecological damage. A conceptual approach is employed to examine the relationship between environmental sovereignty, the right to a healthy environment, and the structure of national environmental law. The findings indicate that the principle of environmental sovereignty has been accommodated in various regulations; however, its implementation remains weak due to institutional fragmentation, the dominance of economic interests, and limited public participation in environmental governance. The study concludes that strengthening environmental sovereignty requires reconstructing the paradigm of natural resource management based on ecological justice, ensuring consistent law enforcement, and promoting meaningful public participation in environmental decision-making processes.

Myaskur, Universitas Pangeran Diponegoro Nganjuk

This research is motivated by the increasing degradation of the environment, which reflects an imbalance between the exploitation of natural resources and the state's responsibility to ensure ecological sustainability. The principle of environmental sovereignty affirms that the control of natural resources is not merely an expression of state authority, but also embodies a collective responsibility to protect ecosystems for present and future generations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of the principle of environmental sovereignty in environmental protection policies and to assess its effectiveness in preventing ecological damage. A conceptual approach is employed to examine the relationship between environmental sovereignty, the right to a healthy environment, and the structure of national environmental law. The findings indicate that the principle of environmental sovereignty has been accommodated in various regulations; however, its implementation remains weak due to institutional fragmentation, the dominance of economic interests, and limited public participation in environmental governance. The study concludes that strengthening environmental sovereignty requires reconstructing the paradigm of natural resource management based on ecological justice, ensuring consistent law enforcement, and promoting meaningful public participation in environmental decision-making processes.

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2026-03-31

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Merita, R., & Myaskur. (2026). The Strengthening Environmental Sovereignty in Environmental Protection Policy : Strengthening Environmental Sovereignty in Environmental Protection Policy . Proceeding International Conference on Islam, Law, and Society (INCOILS), 5(1). https://doi.org/10.70062/incoils.v5i1.536