2021 deforestation increase in Indonesia for biomass energy exports to South Korea and Japan threatens biodiversity.

Indonesia's forests face severe deforestation due to rising global demand for biomass energy, primarily from South Korea and Japan, which have funded biomass production in Indonesia. Since 2021, nearly all biomass from deforested areas has been exported to these countries. Experts warn that this trend, combined with weak regulations, threatens biodiversity, contributes to erosion, and may emit more carbon than coal, undermining climate goals.

October 27, 2024
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