Indonesia’s peatlands are critical for climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable development. However, they face increasing threats from degradation, fires, and unsustainable land use. How can we restore these vital ecosystems while supporting local communities and ensuring long-term sustainability?
Our Peatland Restoration Brief provides a comprehensive yet concise roadmap for restoring Indonesia’s peatlands. This document highlights:
✅ Key strategies for hydrological restoration, vegetation rehabilitation, and community revitalization.
✅ Regulatory frameworks shaping peatland governance in Indonesia.
✅ Best practices including paludiculture, agroforestry, and sustainable livelihood models.
✅ Challenges and solutions to scaling up restoration efforts.
Featured Case Studies:
BRIN's 3R Framework: Learn how Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) implements a 3-pronged approach (Restoration, Rehabilitation, Revitalization) with projects across the nation.
Peat-IMPACTS Project: Explore the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF)'s integrated strategy, combining ecological restoration with socio-economic development.
FINCAPES and IPB University Collaboration: Examine a peatland restoration initiative in Sungai Gelam, Jambi, leveraging Nature-based Solutions. This project focuses on integrating research, capacity building, and implementation to create a replicable model for ecosystem restoration that aligns with community needs and benefits.