DECENTRALIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH GREEN TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH SUMATRA PROVINCE

Abstract

Decentralization gives local governments the power to manage local issues such as resource management, public services, and also local infrastructure development. With the power of the local government, it can be said that the development of the area, is the authority of the local government. So development both in terms of the environment, the economy is also an important concern for local governments. Environmental development refers to efforts to improve the quality of the environment through various initiatives and policies that focus on sustainability, conservation of natural resources, and protection of ecosystems,  as well as supporting green technologies such as waste treatment facilities, renewable energy systems, and eco-friendly transportation are all part of the local government's concern for the environment.  Economic development can be done with private sector cooperation: Encourage cooperation between the government and the private sector in investing in green technology projects. This can take the form of public-private partnerships for renewable energy projects or sustainable natural resource management. Local governments should be sensitive to the needs of the community, with the vast natural resources in each region should be the initial capital for the development of people's lives by utilizing natural ecosystems and human resources with green technology.