Blog Posts: forests

New WRI research examined businesses that are part of the burgeoning "new restoration economy." The results were clear: Restoring degraded landscapes can yield big returns.

This article does not want to discuss how the monopolist can transform into a single ruler. There are more interesting things, when this game can be found in real life.

Indonesia is home to many exotic coffee plants. By preserving forests and accurately assessing environmental services for the presence of forests, we can continuously sip cups of coffee.

The Indonesian Supreme Court quashed the Ministerial Regulation (PermenLHK) No. 17/2017. What is the rationale of such decision?

Research shows that every $1 invested in restoring degraded land generates an estimated $7–$30 in economic benefits, including improved food production, carbon sequestration, and water quality.

Deforestation from road building or expanding plantations isn’t typically spotted until a sizable patch of land disappears. But now satellites are watching.

Countries considering open data policies have to guard against falsification and misuse, but there are clear ways to avoid these problems.

Disclosure of public information enables public to monitor illegal activities and ensure that natural resources are used equitably for all Indonesians.

On 6-17 November, Indonesian Government representatives are participating in Conference of the Parties 23 (COP23). One of the issues to highlight is climate change adaptation and its implications on environmental loss and damage in countries vulnerable to climate change impact.

WRI Indonesia and Singapore Institute of International Affairs, with support from Tropical Forest Alliance 2020, hosted a workshop called “Making Green Finance Count: Impact Investing for Indonesia's Agricultural Sector” on Friday, October 20th, 2017 at the Ritz Carlton Jakarta.