KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Oct 31 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 8th Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025): Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Law Through Economic & Business Management Practices

Pages: 443 - 455

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i27.20081

Febie Dwi HartantoFebiedwihartanto.std@unissula.ac.idDoctoral of Law Program, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA)

Mining in the Raja Ampat area, West Papua, has caused significant environmental and social impacts. As one of the areas with the highest biodiversity, Raja Ampat plays important role in maintaining the balance of the global marine ecosystem. This study aims to analyze the extent to which existing regulations can protect the environment and local communities. The method used is a normative legal approach with a literature study on relevant laws and regulations, as well as an analysis of mining cases that have occurred in the area. The results of the study show that despite the existence of Law No. 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management and Law No. 27 of 2007 concerning Management of Coastal Areas and Small Islands, the implementation of the law is often hampered by economic interests and weak supervision. In addition, international regulations, such as the presence of the convention on biological diversity (CBD) and UNCLOS, provide a basis for protection, as weak law enforcement remains a problem. This study concludes that it is necessary to strengthen law enforcement and better coordination between related parties to maintain the sustainability of Raja Ampat as a world heritage.

Keywords: biological, convention, diversity ecosystem, examine

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