The rise of Indonesia’s gig economy—particularly in ride-hailing and digital transportation—is significant. It calls for a legal framework that promotes economic innovation. This framework must also guarantee environmental sustainability and social equity. This research project aims to develop a green legal infrastructure for the digital gig economy. It will integrate three key pillars. The pillars include policy-based legal research, environmental governance, and gig worker protection.
Indonesia is now experiencing rapid urbanization. There is also a digital services boom. Millions rely on gig work through platforms like Gojek, Grab, and Maxim. Yet, the legal vacuum surrounding gig worker rights, environmental obligations, and corporate accountability poses serious challenges. This study proposes regulatory reforms to support low-emission transportation. It aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in the gig sector. The study also seeks to guarantee decent working conditions for gig workers.
The research combines comparative legal analysis with socio-environmental methodologies. It will explore how best practices from countries like the Netherlands and South Korea can inform a contextualized framework. This framework will be suitable for Indonesia’s regulatory ecosystem. The study draws from Islamic eco-theology. It also incorporates maqāṣid-based ethics. This approach aligns with the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ commitment to sustainable development.
The expected outcome includes a comprehensive policy roadway to guide legislative, municipal, and platform-level reforms. It aims to produce evidence-based recommendations for government agencies, civil society, and platform operators. Ultimately, the research will offer a basis for green economic justice in the gig economy. This is where digital innovation, environmental sustainability, and labor rights converge.
This project also contributes to Indonesia’s national decarbonization goals. It is highly relevant to stakeholders working in environmental law, digital policy, and economic justice. The resulting framework will offer long-term legal resilience. It will enable the gig economy to become a vital driver in achieving Indonesia’s net-zero emissions target.
Reseacher: Anjar Kususiyanah
Target Completion: 2029
