Urgensi Kriminalisasi Ekosida dalam Penegakan Hukum di Bidang Lingkungan Hidup

The increasing degradation of the environment due to large-scale ecological destruction has raised global concern over the inadequacy of current legal frameworks in addressing environmental crimes. One concept that has emerged to fill this legal void is ecocide the deliberate or negligent acts that result in severe damage to the environment. This paper seeks to analyze the urgency of criminalizing ecocide within the framework of environmental law enforcement in Indonesia. The objective is to advocate for the formal recognition of ecocide as a distinct criminal offense to strengthen the deterrent function of environmental law and promote ecological justice. This study adopts a normative juridical method, using statutory, conceptual, and comparative legal approaches. The legal analysis is supported by international environmental law instruments and the practice of countries that have integrated ecocide into their criminal codes. The findings reveal that Indonesia’s current legal instruments, while extensive, lack a specific and enforceable framework to prosecute egregious environmental destruction. Criminalizing ecocide would not only align Indonesia with emerging global legal trends but also address the limitations of administrative and civil sanctions in preventing environmental harm. In conclusion, the incorporation of ecocide into the criminal justice system is both urgent and essential to ensure the protection of the environment and the sustainability of life. Keywords : Criminalization, Ecocide, Environmental Law Enforcement