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Law Number 32 of 2024 on the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems

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  • The biological natural resources of Indonesia and their ecosystems need to be managed and utilized sustainably, harmoniously, and balanced for the welfare of the Indonesian people, both in the present and the future. The implementation of the conservation of biological natural resources (BNR) and their ecosystems needs to be strengthened and aligned in the aspects of protection, preservation, and sustainable utilization, funding support in the field of conservation, law enforcement, and community participation. Law Number 5 of 1990 on the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems needs to be amended to align with the developments and legal needs of society by forming a law for its amendment;
  • The legal basis of this Law: Articles 20, 21, 33 paragraphs (4) and (4), of the 1945 Constitution; Law No. 5 of 1990;
  • This Law amends several provisions in Law No. 5 of 1990, namely amending the provisions in Article 1, by changing the general provisions on the conservation of BNR; adding general provisions related to the protection of life support systems, preservation of BNR and their ecosystems, sustainable utilization of BNR and their ecosystems, genetic resources, genetic diversity, nature conservation areas, preservation areas, nature conservation areas, every individual, corporation, PPNS, central government, and local government; amending the provisions of Article 4 by including the responsibilities and obligations of local governments regarding the conservation of BNR and their ecosystems; adding provisions in Article 5A related to areas and locations for the implementation of BNR and ecosystem conservation activities, procedures for implementation and authority; amending the provisions of Article 8 by detailing what is meant by certain areas in Article 8 paragraph 1 letter a; amending the entire provisions of Article 9 by regulating the obligations of land rights holders in preservation areas, release of rights, mechanisms for the release of rights, and administrative sanctions; amending the provisions of Articles 11, 13, 18, 19, 21, 23, 26, 31, 33, 34, 37, 39, 40, 41; adding Articles 36A, 39A, 39B, 40A, 40B, 40C, 43A, 43B; amending the title of Chapter IX; removing Chapter X;