Indonesia accounts for 6 percent of global tropical rainforests. However, for many years, these vital forests have been subject to high rates of deforestation, with the associated carbon emissions making the country the world’s fifth largest emitter. Recent policy initiatives in the country have had some success in slowing deforestation. However, in light of the recent Paris Agreement and ongoing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), pressure is growing on public and private sector actors in Indonesia – not least from major international consumers of its palm oil – to do more to halt forest loss.
This report proposes that the national approach to avoiding further deforestation in Indonesia should include a range of measures, including:
- Strengthening existing regulations
- Improving the credibility of national certification
- Increasing supply chain transparency
- Facilitating the implementation of jurisdictional approaches to enable sustainable palm oil production