Aiming to provide an integrated and comprehensive framework to preserve Indonesia’s land and water resources, the House of Representatives has initiated a Draft Bill on Land and Water Conservation (“Draft Bill”).[1]
In summary, the Draft Bill currently covers the following matters:
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Powers and responsibilities of the government to implement land and water conservation;
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Planning, implementation and funding of land and water conservation measures;
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Rights and obligations of the government and the general public in regard to land and water conservation;
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Support, incentives, and compensation for government institutions and individuals in implementing land and water conservation measures;
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Community empowerment and participation;
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Dispute resolution procedures for land and water conservation cases; and
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Administrative sanctions and criminal charges for non-compliance.
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