Amidst the narrative of sustainable development and green economy, policy centralisation is undermining the role of regions. The central government is considered too dominant in taking over regional authority, especially related to environmental and natural resource governance. As a result, many green economy initiatives from the regions are hampered because strategic policies are only decided at the central level. Instead of encouraging sustainable development based on local potential, this policy strengthens dependence on extractive sectors such as mining. 

In the long run, this risks creating ecological and economic disparities between regions. Policy researchers say that the rhetoric of the green economy has not been matched by equal involvement of regions, and this opens a gap for political intervention in resource management. To promote equitable green transformation, there needs to be decentralisation of authority and regional involvement in policy planning and implementation. Without this, the green economy will only be a slogan with no real impact on the welfare of local communities.

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https://insight.kontan.co.id/news/ekonomi-hijau-dan-otonomi-daerah