Indonesia’s pulp sector has achieved an 85% reduction of deforestation, but remains dependent on carbon-intensive peatland plantations
New Trase data shows Indonesia’s success in reducing deforestation rates is undermined by the impact of developing pulpwood plantations on peatlands – associated with greenhouse gas emissions, fire risk and haze. The data shines a light on the complexity of addressing environmental risks; detailing 170,000 hectares deforested in pulpwood concessions between 2015-2019, despite the zero-deforestation commitments established by leading producers. Photo: Auriga Nusantara In recent decades, Indonesian wood pulp production has been associated with extensive social and environmental