Indonesia Launches SAGARA System for Peatland and Mangrove Monitoring
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has launched the SAGARA system through its Geospatial Information Center (BPGMN) to enhance monitoring and management of peatlands and mangrove forests nationwide, aiming to bolster environmental conservation and disaster risk reduction efforts.
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