The South China Sea dispute is a territorial conflict involving countries in Southeast Asia and China. It first began when China claimed the South China Sea in 1947, until other countries followed suit over baseless claims to their own territories. Tensions reached a new level when the Philippines took the dispute to a permanent arbitration court in Deng Hang, Netherlands, in 2013. China's actions are contrary to Indonesia's national interests, therefore the Indonesian government seeks to protect Natuna's national interests, even though Indonesia is not a disputed country. Historically, Indonesia and ASEAN have tried diplomacy to resolve this case before it goes to court. Here are some of the impacts that have occurred due to the South China Sea conflict:
The impact of the LCS conflict is related to the conflict that has worsened relations between Indonesia and China, and Indonesia needs to pay attention to the Chinese threat. This dispute over Indonesia's exclusive economic zone (ZEE) in the North Natuna Sea has increased China's aggressiveness, threatening ZEE Indonesia. In the event of  war in the LCS, Indonesia would face immediate consequences such as damage or destruction of Natuna Island due to displacement, suspension of maritime economic activities, and economic crisis. However, the court's decision to strengthen the Philippines' claims against China in the South China Sea was seen as advantageous to Indonesia, given the public disagreement with China over China's historic claims to the Natuna region.
The impact of the South China Sea dispute is also reflected in Indonesia's cross-border trade. Conflict and instability in the region will affect Indonesia's cross-border trade. Prosecution against persons who violate ZEE Indonesia's provisions  under international law will depend on the form and nature of the violation.
To deal with the consequences of the conflict in the South China Sea, Indonesia needs to protect the North Natuna Sea from Chinese threats and continue to conduct joint operations between  TNI, Bakamura, and KKP vessels Indonesia also needs to use the sea to strengthen air defense in the Natuna region. Furthermore, Indonesia needs to strengthen diplomacy and cooperation with ASEAN countries to resolve  LCS disputes.
The conflict in the South China Sea has serious  political, economic, and security implications, including the impact on civil-military relations in Southeast Asia, which could affect national sovereignty. Economic impacts can affect, among other things,  access to and use of natural resources and affect international trade. Security implications include escalating regional security tensions  and provoking increased military activity. A solution to the South China Sea is therefore critical to maintaining political, security, and economic stability in the region.
The impact on Indonesia in the South China Sea is that China is becoming increasingly aggressive and threatening Indonesia's exclusive economic zone in the North Natuna Sea. Conflict in the South China Sea could affect civil-military relations in Southeast Asia and restrict cross-border trade. Furthermore, rising maritime tensions in the South China Sea could also affect the stability and security of the region, including Indonesia and Singapore you need a strategy.
The South China Sea is an ecological jewel. The region is also the scene of intense geopolitical conflict, with China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei all claiming islands in the South China Sea. The two major archipelagos are the Paracel Islands and the Spratly Islands, which emerged in the late 20th century and are closely related to the rise of modern China and its neighbors in competition for natural resources, oceans, and airspace.
So too is sovereignty and territorial control in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. Recently, these countries have stepped up  efforts to legitimize their claims to territorial and maritime sovereignty. These countries are having a negative impact on the natural environment of the South China Sea. Most authors dealing with the South China Sea issue approach it from a geopolitical perspective. Few scientists have written about this conflict from an ecological perspective. This short article attempts to continue  the discussion about the environment. The South China Sea is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. It is home to approximately 600 species of coral, 3000 species of fish, and 1500 species of sponges. Some of these species are endangered not just because of their existence, but also because of the way they "survive and interact with their physical environment" B Corals sustain marine life, protect coasts, and are the backbone of fisheries. In fact, 16.6 million tons of coral were collected from the South China Sea in 2016. Little is known about the islands of the South China Sea, But researchers found that the island is home to a variety of mangrove species, lizards, turtles and seabirds, which have used the island for centuries to rest, breed and winter. Human activities are negatively impacting this delicate environment. The main causes are marine pollution caused by ships using maritime trade routes, as well as land and marine pollution caused by rapid economic growth and overfishing in the Asia-Pacific region. The escalating conflict in the South China Sea is exacerbating this long-term problem in many ways.
The impact on marine life in the South China Sea, especially in relation to Indonesia, includes several aspects. The dispute in the South China Sea particularly affects Indonesia regarding its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the North Natuna Sea, which is under threat from China's increasing aggressiveness. Indonesia could be directly affected by the war in the South China Sea, including damage and destruction in the Natuna region. This can have a negative impact on the livelihood of local communities and the development of natural resources in the area, Impacts also include threats to the integrity of Indonesia's maritime territory and cross-border trade under International Maritime Law.
This is related to the impact of regional conflicts in the LCS on Indonesia, especially in the Natuna and surrounding areas. Natuna Island has a land area of 2,631 km2, to the north is bordered by Vietnamese waters, and to the east by East Malaysia, West Kalimantan and Brunei Darussalam. Meanwhile, to the west of Natuna Island, an oceanic area of 262,156 km2 is bordered by Peninsular Malaysia.
In line with that, the Geospatial Information Agency (BIG), the authorized agency in the management of Geospatial Information includes setting boundaries for both land and sea areas, holding discussion activities under the theme "The Impact of South China Sea Problems for Indonesia". The event featured the keynote speaker of the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the European Union as well as the previous President of the 20th Meeting of States of International Maritime Law Convention (UNCLOS) 1982 for 2010-2011 period, Arif Havas Oegroseno.
