Indonesia can make the transition from climate change villain to global hero, but empowering the poor will be a key to effective action

Indonesia has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions that will require major changes in how forests and agricultural lands are managed

Indonesia is rich in renewable energy but government policies foster reliance on fossil fuels

Officials in Papua and Riau want to prevent deforestation, but they need concrete action and resources from the national government, not just talk and instructions

Climate change is compounding the environmental and social justice problems confronted by marginalised communities: a multi-faceted movement is needed in response

Aceh experiments with a major REDD project, but without involving local people

Don’t ignore REDD’s impacts on communities!

Institutional reform and massive public participation are crucial to mitigate climate change

Indonesia has set ambitious emissions targets, but meeting them will require hard work