Sustainable Development Prinsiples: Legal Aspect Disaster Managemet Policies

Abstract

The earthquake, tsunami, and liquefaction disaster in Palu City resulted in significant casualties, environmental damage, property losses, and psychological impacts, with satellite data from the International Disaster Charter reporting 2,403 damaged buildings and approximately 70,000 residents displaced. Given Palu City's high earthquake risk in Central Sulawesi, sustainable development principles are essential for environmental preservation and development. This concept was first introduced in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) in its report, *Our Common Future*, which emphasizes meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to do the same. In response to the disaster, the Regional Government initiated policies aimed at restoring both physical infrastructure and social conditions. This study aims to assess whether these post-disaster policies align with sustainable development principles. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, this research not only collects and compiles primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials but also analyzes them in relation to legal theories and the implementation of positive law relevant to the research subject, utilizing an approach that examines various international legal instruments and historical contexts to understand the evolving philosophy underpinning the rule of law.