AGROFORESTRY-BASED MINE RECLAMATION POLICY FORMULATION: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ANALYSIS IN WEST ACEH
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Agroforestry, Environmental law, Mine reclamation, Policy formulation, Sustainable developmentAbstract
The environmental degradation caused by mining activities in West Aceh Regency requires comprehensive policy intervention to ensure sustainable restoration. This study examines the formulation of agroforestry-based mine reclamation policies through the lens of sustainable environmental law theory. The research aims to analyze the current regulatory framework governing mine reclamation, evaluate the potential of agroforestry systems in post-mining restoration, and propose policy recommendations based on sustainable development principles. Using a mixed-methods approach integrating normative legal analysis with qualitative empirical investigation, the research analyzes primary legal materials (Law No. 3 of 2020, Government Regulation No. 78 of 2010, and related regulations) combined with field observations and stakeholder interviews in West Aceh mining areas. The study found significant regulatory gaps in integrating agroforestry into reclamation programs, with current regulations emphasizing basic revegetation requirements without considering comprehensive ecological restoration or community livelihood benefits. The research proposes a comprehensive policy framework mandating agroforestry consideration in environmental impact assessments, establishing technical standards for species selection and system design, creating financial incentive mechanisms for adoption, and establishing institutional coordination structures for implementation and monitoring. The proposed framework demonstrates how agroforestry systems can simultaneously address multiple objectives—environmental restoration, community economic development, and social welfare enhancement—while complying with sustainable development principles. The analysis demonstrates how sustainable environmental law principles can be operationalized through innovative policy approaches for mining-impacted areas in Indonesia and similar developing countries.
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