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How could Indonesia's commitment to end forest expansion affect Central Kalimantan?

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Central Kalimantan's land use could shift as Indonesia halts forest expansion for food production The government has committed to ending the expansion of food and biofuel production into forest areas across Indonesia, focusing instead on increasing yields on existing and degraded land. While this national policy applies to Central Kalimantan, the Forestry Ministry has stated that it cannot yet confirm when existing activities in the province will stop. The shift affirms a policy of meeting food needs by raising productivity and making better use of available land, rather than clearing new forest areas for rice cultivation.

Reported by 2 independent outlets Written Oct 10
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How it reaches Central Kalimantan

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The facts so far

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  • The government plans to move away from clearing forests for new rice fields after achieving self-sufficiency in the staple ahead of schedule.thejakartapost.com
  • The Forestry Ministry cannot yet say that all activities in South Papua and Central Kalimantan will automatically stop, nor confirm when they will stop.thejakartapost.com
  • Future increases in food and biofuel production will focus on utilising degraded land.farmlandgrab.org
  • Indonesia produced 34.71 million tonnes of rice in 2025, exceeding the demand of 31.19 million tonnes.thejakartapost.com

Why it matters

The commitment represents a significant pivot in Indonesia's development paradigm, moving away from large-scale forest clearing for agricultural expansion. For Central Kalimantan, this means that the operational scope of existing food and energy projects, which were previously tied to forest expansion, may face regulatory changes or a halt in new expansion plans.

This policy is part of a broader national effort to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency while addressing climate concerns. The success of this shift depends heavily on the government's ability to transition to using degraded land and intensifying yields on existing farmland without compromising environmental integrity.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific timeline will the Forestry Ministry provide regarding the cessation of existing projects in Central Kalimantan?
  • How will the government ensure that the use of degraded land in Central Kalimantan meets environmental and community rights standards?

Is this still moving?

Gone quiet Reached 3 outlets in its first 24 hours
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What would change this answer

The Forestry Ministry issues a clear directive on halting specific projects in Central KalimantanThe effect becomes more certain and immediate, leading to a stronger operational change.
The government fails to define clear criteria for 'degraded land' useThe policy risks being weakly implemented, and the effect on Central Kalimantan may fade or become negligible.

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