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Commitment of Republic of Korea to Climate Change Mitigation through ODA Projects in Indonesia

Commitment of Republic of Korea to Climate Change Mitigation through ODA Projects in Indonesia

The Republic of Korea has placed a strong emphasis on climate change mitigation as part of its global development efforts. A key focus of the country’s Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) projects is to achieve carbon neutrality and support the Green New Deal—initiatives that aim to promote a low-carbon economy both domestically and internationally. The Korean […]

Gelam: The Wonders of Peatland Trees

Gelam (Melaleuca leucadendron) is a versatile tree species known for its various benefits, The wood obtained from the gelam tree, commonly referred to as Dolken, is known for its strength and is often used in light construction projects. One of the standout features of gelam wood is its natural resistance to moisture. This characteristic arises […]

Strengthening Forestry Cooperation between Korea-Indonesia through Joint Project “Restoration of Burnt Peatland in Jambi”.

Strengthening Forestry Cooperation between Korea-Indonesia through Joint Project “Restoration of Burnt Peatland in Jambi”.

Jambi, Indonesia, 6 August 2024 – The Korea Forest Service (KFS), represented by Dr. Nam Song Hee, Director General of International Affairs Bureau, along with a team of delegates from Korea, made an official visit to Indonesia. This visit is part of the implementation of the Framework Agreement between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the […]

The Efforts for Sustainable Peatland Management in Jambi

The Efforts for Sustainable Peatland Management in Jambi

The Restoration and Maintenance project of the Peatland in Jambi, Indonesia, is a collaborative effort between the Korea Forest Service (KFS) of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) of the Republic of Indonesia through Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC). This project aims to restore the burnt peatland in the […]

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