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Indonesia's Deforestation Soars 66% Amid Food Security Push

3/31/2026

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Forest loss in Indonesia reached a record 433,751 hectares in 2025, up 66% according to Auriga Nusantara.
The increase is linked to President Prabowo Subianto's food security program, which allocated 20.6 million hectares for agriculture and energy.
Borneo, Sumatra, and Papua were hardest hit, with East Kalimantan showing the greatest loss.
The Forestry Ministry plans stronger deforestation controls, while experts urge broader regulations to curb fires amid El Niño.

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Forest loss in Indonesia reached a record 433,751 hectares in 2025, up 66% according to Auriga Nusantara.
The increase is linked to President Prabowo Subianto's food security program, which allocated 20.6 million hectares for agriculture and energy.
Borneo, Sumatra, and Papua were hardest hit, with East Kalimantan showing the greatest loss.
The Forestry Ministry plans stronger deforestation controls, while experts urge broader regulations to curb fires amid El Niño.