The Role of Indonesia’s Peatlands in Prabowo’s Green Economy Fund
Although Indonesia’s peatlands are currently a net carbon emitter, there is great potential in generating carbon credits from reducing the rates of their emissions, through management that preserves and restores their carbon storing function. Indonesia is still determining their protocols and standards for the emerging carbon economy, and it is vital to invest in getting the system fit-for-purpose; to reward local people for land-use behaviors that support peatland, mangrove, and forest conservation.