Promoting Ecosystem Preservation and Restoration in Sumatra, Indonesia
Sumatra is among the most biodiverse regions globally, home to iconic species such as elephants, tigers, rhinos, and orangutans. However, it has one of the highest deforestation rates worldwide, fueled by a significant global demand for commodities such as palm oil and rubber. The Bukit Tigapuluh landscape, also known as “Thirty Hills”, comprises the largest remaining concentration of low-lying forest blocks on dry soils in Sumatra, storing an estimated 11.5 MtCO2e (metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent) of forest carbon that is critical to slow down the impact of climate change. It also provides environmental services and natural resources that are critical to the survival of indigenous tribes and local communities.
The concession seeks to achieve the following goals:
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Mayj C. Tolentino
Director of Growth and Partnerships
E-mail: mtolentino@wwf.sg
+65 6730 8100
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