This book deals with questions concerning the regulation of disasters, climate change and environmental harm in developing countries, focusing on the particular case of Indonesia and addressing regulatory problems from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Contents: Introduction Michael Faure and Andri Wibisana PART I: GLOBALIZATION 1. Impacts of Globalization to Environment, Health and Safety in Developing Countries: The Case of Indonesia I. Gede Eka Sarjana 2. Promoting Food Safety through Legal Measures in Developing Countries: Experiences from EU Food Safety Regulation Ellen Vos 3. Corporate Liability for Human Rights Violations: The Exxon Mobil Case in Indonesia Leïla Choukroune PART II: CLIMATE CHANGE 4. A Critical View on Indonesia’s Legal Responses to Climate Change Andri Wibisana 5. REDD+ in Indonesia. Law and Governance Perspectives Mas Achmed Santosa and Josi Khatarina 6. Local Elections and Deforestation in Local Areas: Another Challenge for Indonesia in the Fight Against Climate Change Deni Bram 7. ‘Clean Development Mechanism’ or ‘Community Doesn’t Matter’? The Role of Public Consultation to Achieve Sustainable Development through CDM in Indonesia Tiza Mafira 8. The Need for Breaking New Ground in the Realm of Climate Change Jaap Spier PART III: COMPENSATION FOR DISASTERS 9. Towards Effective Compensation for Victims of Natural Catastrophes in Developing Countries Michael Faure 10. The Myths of Environmental Compensation in Indonesia: Lessons from the Sidoarjo Mudflow Andri Wibisana PART IV: DECISION-MAKING 11. The Precautionary Principle in Wildlife Law – Theoretical Disputes and Practical Solutions Chris Backes 12. Law and Politics of Nuclear Power Plant Development in Indonesia: Technocracy, Democracy, and Internationalization of Decision-Making M. Ajisatria Suleiman PART V: LOCAL WISDOM 13. The Responsibility of the Customary Village Concerning the Sustainable City Forest I. Wayan Wiasta, I. Wayan Gde Wiryawan, I. Nyoman Edi Irawan and Dewi Bunga 14. Revitalization of the Kewang Institute in the Sustainable Management of Marine and Coastal Natural Resources in Maluku Province Revency Vania Rugebregt PART VI: CONCLUSION Concluding Remarks Michael Faure and Andri Wibisana Index

’Legal issues are often invisible in emergencies, yet their existence can often make the difference. By exploring the role that both traditional and innovative regulatory instruments may play in preventing and mitigating disasters, climate change and environmental problems, this volume represents a welcome addition to the emerging scholarship in disaster law. In choosing Indonesia as the privileged focus of study, this book does not only set the standard for innovative regulatory scholarship but also for cutting-edge, collaborative North-South academic projects.’