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Minister of Environment and Forestry: 95% of SM Rawa Singkil Peat Forest in Aceh, Remains Intact

PRESS RELEASE
Number: SP.174/HUMAS/PPIP/HMS.3/8/2024

Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya confirmed that more than 95% of the Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve (SMRS) covering more than 82 thousand hectares in Aceh – is still intact. This wildlife reserve is an important component of the vast Leuser Ecosystem Area, which covers more than 2.6 million hectares.

This ecosystem has met the FOLU Net Sink climate target well ahead of the 2030 deadline.

“We are currently dealing with less than 5% of the Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve, which is non-forest vegetation affected by encroachment and other issues, through collaborative law enforcement and community involvement,” said Minister Nurbaya in a discussion at the Manggala Wanabakti Building, Jakarta (August 6).

"Currently, the Integrated Gakkum Team has been in the field for several weeks and I have been reported periodically from the field," he said.

From the field report, the Minister noted that natural revegetation is progressing after encroachment in several parts of non-forest vegetation, which will be complemented by enrichment of local vegetation species. "Meanwhile, for non-forest vegetation areas planted with oil palm, we will restore them gradually," he added.

Minister Nurbaya took the opportunity to highlight the findings of the NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) analysis in the Rawa Singkil Wildlife Sanctuary conducted by the KLHK team.

"High-resolution satellite analysis and field inspections confirm that more than 95% of the Rawa Singkil Wildlife Sanctuary is still intact," said Minister Nurbaya.

Minister Nurbaya explained that with more than 95% of peat forest vegetation still intact in the Wildlife Sanctuary, the FOLU Net Sink objective will certainly be achieved well.

“The FOLU Net Sink status in the Leuser Ecosystem Area remains stable and very positive, supported by high-resolution satellite imagery and evidence on the ground.

“We are confident that Indonesia will remain on track to achieve the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target. We will continue to be a superpower in combating the climate crisis thanks to our vast natural forests and blue carbon resources,” he said.

“The achievement of FOLU Net Sink before the 2030 target in the Leuser Ecosystem Area increases our confidence to continue protecting the Sumatran rhinos, orangutans, tigers and elephants that call the Leuser Ecosystem their home,” the Minister added.

Minister Nurbaya concluded with a strong note of optimism, stating “Indonesia will never waver from its superpower status in facing the climate crisis.

Jakarta, KLHK, August 8, 2024

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