Indonesia's Deforestation Accelerates: Energy Transition and Strategic Projects Emerge as New Drivers
Indonesia's natural forests are in crisis, shrinking to 88.43 million hectares (47% of land area) by 2025, with severe fragmentation in Kalimantan and Sumatra. While Papua retains the largest intact forests, fragmentation is emerging. Deforestation is now driven not only by conventional factors but also by new projects like energy transition initiatives and food estates.
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