2024 Indonesian General Election and the Politics of Deforestation in Indonesia: Navigating Challenges and Competing Interests

Over the past decade, Indonesia has made notable progress in addressing deforestation. Efforts to reduce illegal logging, establish protected areas, and promote sustainable practices have shown positive results. However, challenges such as the enforcement of regulations, land tenure issues, and pressure from industries like palm oil remain. Other issues such as illegal logging, land-use conversion for agriculture, and infrastructure development pose ongoing threats. Monitoring and law enforcement are key challenges, and there are concerns about the effectiveness of existing regulations. The balance between economic development and environmental conservation remains delicate, and finding sustainable solutions is a complex task. This report looks into the complex intersections between Indonesian deforestation, its domestic politics, and its external relations with international organisations such as the European Union.
London Politica’s Indo-Pacific Desk has made a comprehensive analysis of deforestation in Indonesia based on its legal framework, election programmes, and past policies. It also analysed the potential impacts of the result of the election on the future of Indonesian deforestation.