This book provides both an introduction into and a thorough analysis of the basics of Indonesian environmental law and policy making. The authors provide the reader with an overview of Indonesian environmental policy-making and the political context in which it has emerged. The essays analyse the general features and principles of the Environmental Management Act of 1997, the frameworks for enforcement and dispute resolution, and the relation with the vital areas of forestry law and spatial planning. The authors also explore potential paths towards better environmental law in Indonesia.