Sustainable Environmental Recovery Policy: Redesigning Sand Mining Policy in Indonesia

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the effectiveness of sand mining policies that are controlled and monitored under local government management
 
 Theoretical Framework: In managing sand mining, putting attention to environmental ethics is a must so the impact of the sand mining process can be controlled. By understanding sustainable development concepts, government policies regarding sand mining should be more emphasize the human life aspects.
 
 Method: This study used a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth interviews with the community around the mining area in Lumajang Regency. Therefore, the impacts of socio-economics can be determined from the explanations obtained.
 
 Results and Conclusion: This study found that many dynamics happened because of inconsistent regulations. Lumajang Regency is affected area by these problems as there are many mining sites in Lumajang Regency. Before making environmental management policies, the government need to have a good analysis so the ecosystem can be protected and illegal sand mining activities can be eliminated.
 
 Research Implications: This research may use for government considerations to solve environmental problems caused by sand mining activities in Lumajang Regency, Indonesia.
 
 Originality/value: This research discusses the problem regarding environmental issues caused by sand mining activity and the solution solved by the government by redesigning the policy to improve the sand mining management quality in Indonesia.