Peat Dried for Palm Oil, Deputy Minister of Environment Pushes for Canal Blocking for Water Reserves

However, this statement does not yet detail the priority locations, targets for canal blocking construction, or implementation schedule. The call to stop peat drying has not been accompanied by an explanation of the policy and monitoring instruments that will be used.

Water conservation requires consistent implementation

The forum, which was also attended by senior environmental figure Emil Salim, emphasized the need for cooperation between the government, academics and the community in water conservation.

This collaboration is aimed at strengthening environmental awareness and ensuring that ecological policies are implemented consistently. In the context of peat, the follow-up action that needs to be clarified is how the call to protect water is translated into managing canals and protecting hydrological functions in the field.