Deforestation is surging in Indonesia
Deforestation in Indonesia has surged in 2025, reversing years of decline and reaching levels not seen in nearly a decade. An NGO estimates that over 430,000 hectares were cleared last year, marking a 66% increase from 2024. This trend raises concerns as Indonesia risks becoming the largest tropical deforester globally if current patterns continue.
- ▪Deforestation in Indonesia rose sharply in 2025, reversing a trend of decline.
- ▪Auriga Nusantara estimates that more than 430,000 hectares were cleared last year, a 66% increase from 2024.
- ▪Regulatory easing and large-scale habitat conversion programs have contributed to the increase in deforestation.
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