Indonesia Pushes Carbon Sales at COP31 Amid Doubts on Forest Protection Commitments
At COP31 in Turkey, Indonesia's delegation has emphasized carbon credit sales. Amidst domestic forest fires and floods, the government advocates for forest protection and indigenous land rights, though civil society groups express concerns about 'empty promises'.
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