Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL) was established in 1993. The establishment was triggered by the conditions of Indonesia’s development that time, which was focused on economic growth that has not only affected the environment with destruction and pollution, but also neglected the needs of people whose lives depended on natural resources. On the other side, the role of the government and commitment on environmental protection at the international level was not able to boost environment management based on good sustainable development governance. ICEL aims at promoting policies reform to enable environmental protection whilst improving the capacity of government and communities. ICEL works on research, advocacy and development of community and government’s capacity in the areas of:

Environmental policy
Forest management
Public information disclosure
Green bench
Mining
Biodiversity

Vision

The realization of the legal system and environmental governance, in accordance to the equitable, democratic and sustainable principles of the state of law.

Mision

Conduct review, research, and advocacy with regards to the development of environmental law and governance;
Empower and improve the capacity of Civil Society Organization, Non-Government Organization, in reforming and enforcing a responsive environmental law;
Support the empowerment of victim/potentially victimized groups in order to defend their rights on environment.