Date: 8 May 2025
Location: Pekanbaru, Riau Province, Indonesia
About:Indonesia will officially launch the “Growing Resilience through Emission Reductions, Empowering Communities, and Ecosystem Restoration for Nurturing the Future” (GREEN for Riau) initiative, a province-wide forest conservation and sustainability programme in Riau, Sumatra. Supported by the UN-REDD Programme, implemented by UNEP and FAO, and funded by the United Kingdom, the initiative aims to reduce deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening sustainable forest management and inclusive livelihoods. The event brought together government officials, UN representatives, and local stakeholders…