Focus and Scope

The Indonesian Journal of Agrarian Law, published by the Faculty of Law at Universitas Negeri Semarang, offers a specialized and scholarly forum devoted exclusively to the study and advancement of agrarian law in Indonesia and its comparative contexts. With a unique focus on the intersection of legal frameworks and agrarian realities, the journal stands as a pioneering platform that foregrounds the legal dimensions of land governance, agrarian reform, and rural transformation. It invites critical engagement with both normative legal issues and the lived experiences of communities shaped by land law.

This journal distinguishes itself by embracing a multidisciplinary and socially grounded approach to agrarian law, incorporating perspectives from law, policy studies, environmental governance, and socio-legal analysis. Key areas of interest include land tenure systems, indigenous land rights, the integration of customary and formal law, environmental sustainability, and the legal mechanisms underpinning agrarian reform. By foregrounding the socio-economic and ecological consequences of legal arrangements, the journal aims to illuminate how agrarian law operates not just as a regulatory tool, but as a force that structures power relations and access to resources in rural societies.

In response to the pressing global challenges of land commodification, rural inequality, and climate change, the journal also welcomes contributions that critically examine the role of agrarian law in food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. It encourages scholarship that investigates legal disputes, conflict resolution mechanisms, and human rights issues rooted in land-related struggles. Comparative studies, particularly those that explore legal pluralism and agrarian governance in Southeast Asia and the Global South, are especially welcomed to enhance cross-regional dialogue and learning.

Through its commitment to rigorous peer review and scholarly excellence, The Indonesian Journal of Agrarian Law aspires to shape discourse at the intersection of law, land, and society. It seeks to amplify voices from the Global South, highlight Indonesia's unique legal landscapes, and contribute meaningfully to international conversations on land justice and sustainable development. By doing so, the journal not only fills a critical gap in agrarian legal scholarship but also establishes itself as a vital reference for academics, practitioners, and policymakers working toward more equitable and ecologically sound land governance systems.