Indonesia Designates 13 National Parks as World-Class Conservation Pilot Projects
The Indonesian government has designated 13 national parks as pilot projects for development into "world-class conservation areas." The Minister of Environment and Forestry announced that sustainable management of these parks will be pursued through innovative financing schemes and active community involvement, highlighting the Prabowo administration's focus on environmental policy.
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