Analysis of the Implementation of Carbon Tax Regulations in Indonesia in Achieving Green Economy Targets and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Linda Grace Loupatty

doi:10.55927/ministal.v5i2.15

Authors

Linda Grace Loupatty Pattimura University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ministal.v5i2.15

Keywords:

Carbon Tax, Green Economy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development

Abstract

This research examines the implementation of law regulation related to carbon tax within the framework of achieving green economy targets and controlling greenhouse gas emissions in Indonesia. In this qualitative normative juridical research and literature review, this study analysed the regulation of a carbon tax which includes barriers to implementation and public policy instruments. It is found that Indonesia already has a solid legal basis for carbon taxation as regulated under Law Number 7 of 2021 and Presidential Regulation Number 98 of 2021. While there are still a few implementations going on, these efforts are limited by institutional fragmentation.

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