Paradoxes in the Implementation of Sustainable Development in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v2i3.59973Keywords:
Sustainable Development, Paradox, Political Ecology, Environmental GovernanceAbstract
Background: Sustainable development is development that satisfies the needs of economic growth, social development, and environmental protection. However, sustainability in developing nations such as Indonesia is frequently contrary to the aims of keeping the environment preserved . Purpose: The research intends to find out the sorts of paradoxes in implementing sustainable development in Indonesia, explore the reasons, and then find out strategies to reduce these paradoxes. The technique of the present research was Qualitative Descriptive-Analytical based on the approach of Literature review. The material was taken from journals, books, and publications of countries and international organizations dealing with organic justice, sustainable development, and political ecology. Results: Lea ning analyses show four broad paradoxes - a trade-off between enhancing governance capacity for conservation and the interests of macroeconomic growth; antagonism between renewable energy transition and fossil fuel dependency; conflicts among conservation-based development policies aimed at reversing underdevelopment in specific regions with local welfare needs; contradictions between government sustainability commitments and real policy action. These contradictions are the basis for economic pressures and social inequalities, reliance on natural resources, and poor governance systems. **Conclusion:** The obstacles to the implementation of sustainable development in Indonesia include structural, institutional, and political issues. It is well understood that until additional sustainable development prospects are provided, strengthening governance, policy consistency, local communities’ participation, and a realistic-paced green transition are essential to avoid sustainability paradoxes.
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