Sustainable Ecological Restoration Strategies in the Ex-Mega Rice Project Area, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Abstract:
In the 1990s, the Mega Rice Project aimed to develop agriculture in Central Kalimantan. The subsequent Ex-Mega Rice Project addresses ecological and conservation issues, particularly the restoration of degraded tropical peatlands for reduced emissions and biodiversity protection.
However, challenges include the need of cost analyses and complex governance.
The research adopts a multi-dicipline approach, integrating ecological field assessments, remote sensing analysis, and comprehensive literature reviews to develop sustainable restoration strategies. The cost analysis involves key informant interviews, follow-up surveys, and document analyses. The study explores governance alternatives with a focus on public sector participation and a green business model for restoration enterprises.
This study is twofold. First, it aims to analyze the ecological challenges within the EMRP area and formulate tailored sustainable ecological restoration and conservation strategies. Second, it seeks to assess the challenges and costs of peatland restoration projects while proposing governance alternatives to ensure long-term sustainability.
The ecological restoration strategies in this study promise to address challenges, enhance long- term resilience, and conserve biodiversity in the EMRP area. It emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive accounting framework to assess restoration cost-effectiveness. This holistic approach contributes to the broader discussion on effective conservation and restoration.
Keywords : Ex-Mega Rice Project, Ecological Restoration, Peatland Conservation, Cost- Effectiveness
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Subtheme : Ecology and Conservation
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