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Environmental crimes pose significant threats to ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainable development. This study critically analyzes the current Indonesian legislation pertaining to environmental crimes and evaluates its strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in implementation. By focusing on secondary data sources, including legal materials, the study examines the scope and definitions of environmental crimes, penalties and sanctions, enforcement mechanisms, and the socio-economic and political factors influencing the effectiveness of environmental law enforcement in Indonesia. The findings indicate that Indonesian legislation covers a broad range of environmental offenses; however, there is a need for clearer definitions and consistent penalties to address emerging environmental challenges adequately. Enforcement mechanisms face challenges such as fragmented coordination among agencies, resource constraints, and corruption. Recommendations for strengthening legislation and enforcement include legislative revisions and enhancements, capacity building, and addressing corruption and political interference. These recommendations aim to improve the effectiveness of environmental law enforcement in Indonesia