Corporate Accountability in Climate Litigation: Empowering Indigenous People in Indonesia – Climate Litigation in the Global South – The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School

Indigenous peoples in Indonesia have a close and inextricable connection with the environment, playing a critical role in preserving and protecting it. Despite this, these communities still face the adverse impacts of environmental degradation and climate change. To address this challenge, our research associate, Fildza Nabila Avianti, along with her colleagues Fachry Hasani Habib and Gita Armarosa Putri Sembiring, started a research and co-wrote a paper titled “Corporate Accountability in Climate Litigation: Empowering Indigenous People in Indonesia.” The paper was selected to be presented at the Climate Litigation in the Global South event hosted by The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School.

The paper delves into the position of indigenous peoples in environmental and climate litigation in Indonesia, with a specific focus on holding corporations accountable for their business practices. The authors found that the current regulatory framework in Indonesia does not empower indigenous peoples in protecting their rights, particularly with regards to environmental protection and climate change. The recent Job Creation Law has eliminated the concept of strict liability and the criminal sanctions related to the environment are vague and inconsistent, making it difficult for indigenous peoples to assert their rights. 

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School and The Global Network for Human Rights and the Environment are proud to present this significant research. The event was held on 26-27 January 2023 and featured 17 abstracts from authors around the world. 

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law is dedicated to developing legal strategies to combat climate change, training law students and lawyers in their implementation, and providing the public with up-to-date resources on key topics in climate law and regulation.  Click here to know more 

The Global Network for Human Rights and the Environment is a global network of thinkers, researchers, policy makers, opinion leaders, and community activists, who work together to create new conversations and relationships. Click here to know more 

 Join the conversation and learn about the steps we can take to empower indigenous peoples and protect the environment for future generations. 

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