Supreme Court Blocks Sea Sand Exports

Rulings Halt Controversial Government Initiative

The Indonesian government’s plans to export sea sand have been dealt a major setback. A recent Supreme Court decision has effectively shut down the controversial practice, creating significant implications for the environment and local communities.

Court Halts Sand Exports

The Supreme Court decided the government should not export sea sand. This action follows previous prohibitions and protests from various groups. These projects have faced significant opposition from environmental groups and local fishermen, citing potential harm to marine ecosystems and livelihoods.

Marine sand mining companies failed to get big money due to the Supreme Court decision. …

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“BEM SI POPULATION Riau Islands Area: Total Rejecting Sea Sand Sea Sedimentation Projects Structured Crimes Against the Environment and Fishermen.”

—Speaker Name, BEM SI

The global demand for sand, a key ingredient in construction, has surged. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, sand extraction is now exceeding natural replenishment rates in many areas, causing land subsidence and coastal erosion (UNEP 2023).

Legal Battles and Opposition

The Supreme Court’s decision is the latest in a series of legal battles. Before this, **Megawati** and **SBY** banned sand exports, but a later decree allowed the practice. The court’s verdict has overturned this.

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The court’s action is a win for environmental protection. This ruling underscores the critical need for sustainable resource management to prevent ecological damage and protect those communities that depend on the marine environment.