The area of peatlands in Indonesia is estimated to be around 66 million hectares, making it the world’s largest area of peatlands. The peatlands are found in provinces across the country, including Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua.
The peatlands are important for a number of reasons. They play a critical role in climate change mitigation, as they store large amounts of carbon. They are also a valuable source of water for local communities and industries.
However, the peatlands are under …