The US president Joe Biden’s environment policy: impact on Indonesia sustainable development
https://doi.org/10.21686/2410-7395-2022-2-61-77
Abstract
This study presents the implementation of the US environmental policy under US President Biden, which applies Washington's zero emissions policy to all countries. It analyzes the implementation of President Biden's environmental policy and how it affects relations between Indonesia and the United States. This study attempts to develop an approach to bilateral cooperation through descriptive analysis and qualitative research by conducting a study of scientific literature and subsequent analysis of the results obtained. This study shows that the environmental policy of the United States under the leadership of J. Biden will affect Indonesia's trade and economic strategies and the national environment after its implementation. Jakarta is seriously engaged in national sustainable development to address the global challenges of climate change.
About the Authors
H. Manurung
Padjadjaran University
Indonesia
Indonesia
Hendra Manurung, International Relations Department
Bandung, West Java
A. Bainus
Padjadjaran University
Indonesia
Indonesia
Arry Bainus, International Relations Department
Bandung, West Java
R. Kantaprawira
Padjadjaran University
Indonesia
Indonesia
Rusadi Kantaprawira, International Relations Department
Bandung, West Java
T. Rezasyah
Padjadjaran University
Indonesia
Indonesia
Teuku Rezasyah, International Relations Department
Bandung, West Java
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Manurung H., Bainus A., Kantaprawira R., Rezasyah T. The US president Joe Biden’s environment policy: impact on Indonesia sustainable development. International Trade and Trade Policy. 2022;8(2):61-77. https://doi.org/10.21686/2410-7395-2022-2-61-77
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