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Papua is the Indonesian province with the largest area of peatland, covering 6.3 million hectares (ha). West Papua ranks fifth with 1.3 million ha. Furthermore, 1.6 million ha, or 50% of Indonesia's total mangrove forests, are located in Papua. This demonstrates Papua's vital potential for carbon sequestration.
Regarding biodiversity, Papua is home to 20,000 plant species, 602 bird species, 125 mammal species, and 223 reptile and amphibian species, including the smallest frog ( *Microhylidae*) and the largest frog (*Rana Arafaki*). This does not include the availability of food sources, medicines, and energy found in Papua's forests.
Currently, the government is working to enhance the green economy in Papua to maintain environmental sustainability and provide economic benefits to the community. The Papuan government has also developed a roadmap entitled "Papua 2100," aiming to maintain 90% forest cover in Papua to achieve low-carbon development.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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