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2020 has been a momentous year for Indonesia’s environment, and for the regulations and regulators put in place to protect it.
Perhaps most far-reaching is the passage of a massive deregulation bill critics warn will cater to the business community at the expense of the environment and social interests.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a significant impact on conservation efforts in the country, putting the brakes on key conservation programs and potentially driving an increase in deforestation and poaching.
Here, Mongabay reviews five of the key stories and trends from Indonesia in 2020.
Deforestation in Borneo. Image by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay.