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Sumatra
![How Indonesia Can Better Conserve Sumatra’s Peatland Forests How Indonesia Can Better Conserve Sumatra’s Peatland Forests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-02-06-202615.jpg)
How Indonesia Can Better Conserve Sumatra’s Peatland Forests
By Mohammad Yunus
The current approach isn't working. The government needs to align its efforts with the economic needs of local communities.
![The Untold Story of Indonesian Deforestation The Untold Story of Indonesian Deforestation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-napaki-muttaqin-595931-unsplash.jpg)
The Untold Story of Indonesian Deforestation
By Muhammad Beni Saputra
What’s happened to Indonesia’s forests?
![Sumatra's Magic Mountains Sumatra's Magic Mountains](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-dsc04722.jpg)
Sumatra's Magic Mountains
By Gregory McCann
In Sumatra, animism lingers alongside Islam. That combination could be wildlife's best chance for survival.
![Divine Intervention? Indonesian Clerics Issue Fatwa to Protect Endangered Species Divine Intervention? Indonesian Clerics Issue Fatwa to Protect Endangered Species](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-08_03-19-48.jpg)
Divine Intervention? Indonesian Clerics Issue Fatwa to Protect Endangered Species
By J.T. Quigley
The decree compels Indonesia’s 200 million Muslims to put an end to wildlife trafficking.
![Indonesian Authorities Prepare for Disaster After Mount Sinabung Eruptions Indonesian Authorities Prepare for Disaster After Mount Sinabung Eruptions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-01-06_11-14-01.jpg)
Indonesian Authorities Prepare for Disaster After Mount Sinabung Eruptions
By J.T. Quigley
The highly active Sumatran volcano erupted more than 70 times over the weekend.
![Indonesian Cave Gives Researchers a Glimpse of Tsunami History Indonesian Cave Gives Researchers a Glimpse of Tsunami History](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-15_06-08-39.jpg)
Indonesian Cave Gives Researchers a Glimpse of Tsunami History
By J.T. Quigley
A combination of sediments and bat droppings reveal the frequency of big waves.
![Tiger-Trapped Indonesians Rescued from Tree After Five Days Tiger-Trapped Indonesians Rescued from Tree After Five Days](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/411_5242a92946c27.jpg)
Tiger-Trapped Indonesians Rescued from Tree After Five Days
Five men have emerged alive from the Sumatran jungle after a harrowing experience.
Medan's Architectural Allure
Though not one of Indonesia’s top travel destinations, a unique urban landscape makes Medan worth visiting.
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