Jakarta, Dec. 12 -- Indonesia outlined several lake and peatland conservation measures, including those involving communities, at a sideline meeting of the 7th United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Confirmed from Jakarta on Friday, Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono emphasized the crucial role of freshwater and peatland ecosystems in mitigating climate change and increasing disaster resilience, both for Indonesia and the world.

He made the statement at a forum titled "Community-Based Freshwater and Peatland Conservation for a Resilient Planet" on the sidelines of UNEA-7.

He specifically explained that Indonesia has successfully restored approximately 4.5 million hectares of peatland and has si...