The Environment Act was first imposed in the United States in 1969.
Indonesia has Law No. 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management.
The UN Conference on the Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 resulted in a Convention on the Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Biodiversity Convention (CBD).
One of the basic principles of environmental law is the principle of initiative and responsibility.
Environmental law also protects the rights of the community to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
World countries are struggling to achieve neutral carbon emission targets in 2050 to reduce the impact of climate change.
There is a concept of international environmental law that regulates the actions of countries in overcoming global environmental problems.
Many companies must comply with environmental regulations to reduce the environmental impact produced by their business activities.
Environmental programs such as greening and waste management can help reduce adverse environmental impacts.
Environmental law also protects endangered species and their natural habitat.