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Communities Unite to Save Lake Poso's Biodiversity

1/24/2025

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Lake Poso in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, is under siege from mining, oil palm plantations, and a contentious hydropower project, jeopardizing its rich biodiversity. Since 2002, 681 hectares of forest have vanished, leaving local communities grappling with flooding and dwindling fish stocks. In response, they are rallying together to safeguard their precious cultural and environmental legacy.

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Story summary

Lake Poso in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, is under siege from mining, oil palm plantations, and a contentious hydropower project, jeopardizing its rich biodiversity. Since 2002, 681 hectares of forest have vanished, leaving local communities grappling with flooding and dwindling fish stocks. In response, they are rallying together to safeguard their precious cultural and environmental legacy.