Indonesia targets 12.3 million hectares for land restoration by 2030

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has set a goal to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) across 12.3 million hectares by 2030. Land Degradation Neutrality means that the amount of healthy land a country loses to degradation is balanced by restoring an equal amount of degraded land. This target is part of Indonesia’s commitment to international environmental agreements. The ministry’s plan focuses on restoring forests and other lands that have been damaged by human activity or natural causes. Officials say the initiative will help protect biodiversity, support local communities, and combat climate change.