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Indonesia palm oil expansion slows, but deforestation holds steady

Published 14:39 on March 3, 2026 / Last updated at 14:39 on March 3, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Deforestation tied to Indonesia’s industrial palm oil sector remained steady last year, even as new plantation expansion slowed, according to new data.
Deforestation tied to Indonesia’s industrial palm oil sector remained steady last year, even as new plantation expansion slowed, according to new data.


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