Ecological idealism in the regulation of tin mining in Bangka Belitung: reasoning about crucial articles

Dwi Haryadi, . and Ibrahim, . and Darwance, . (2023) Ecological idealism in the regulation of tin mining in Bangka Belitung: reasoning about crucial articles. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management (Malaysia), 18 (9). pp. 17-37. ISSN 2672-7226

The implementation of ecological ideals is crucial in the regulation of pollution and environmental damage in tin mining. This study undertakes a mapping and analysis to determine the extent to which the existing environmental regulatory framework about mining aligns with ecological ideals. A normative legal approach was utilised, and a comprehensive inventory of positive law was conducted to identify, rectify, and organise norms. The findings indicate that the allocation of mining permits remains a point of contention between regional and central governments, with the latter having resumed control after decentralisation. Additionally, current monitoring procedures are exclusively focused on legal matters, and law enforcement is limited to government officials within the bureaucratic structure. Corporate crime regulations are weak, and the exclusion and re-inclusion of mining in specific regulations pose challenges. Finally, the complex legal hierarchy further complicates these issues. In conclusion, the regulatory framework related to tin mining is not visionary and leaves gaps that allow for environmental damage and a continual increase in crime. This conclusion results from a review of current policies and may change if regulations are modified.

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Abstract

The implementation of ecological ideals is crucial in the regulation of pollution and environmental damage in tin mining. This study undertakes a mapping and analysis to determine the extent to which the existing environmental regulatory framework about mining aligns with ecological ideals. A normative legal approach was utilised, and a comprehensive inventory of positive law was conducted to identify, rectify, and organise norms. The findings indicate that the allocation of mining permits remains a point of contention between regional and central governments, with the latter having resumed control after decentralisation. Additionally, current monitoring procedures are exclusively focused on legal matters, and law enforcement is limited to government officials within the bureaucratic structure. Corporate crime regulations are weak, and the exclusion and re-inclusion of mining in specific regulations pose challenges. Finally, the complex legal hierarchy further complicates these issues. In conclusion, the regulatory framework related to tin mining is not visionary and leaves gaps that allow for environmental damage and a continual increase in crime. This conclusion results from a review of current policies and may change if regulations are modified.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	tin
AGROVOC Term:	mining
AGROVOC Term:	regulations
AGROVOC Term:	government
AGROVOC Term:	research
AGROVOC Term:	pollution
AGROVOC Term:	environmental degradation
AGROVOC Term:	environmental protection
AGROVOC Term:	sustainability
Geographical Term:	Indonesia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ecology, regulation, mining, tin, Bangka Belitung
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	21 May 2025 02:49
Last Modified:	21 May 2025 02:49
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2128

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