Tropical peatlands, located in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Amazon Basin, play a crucial role in combating climate change by storing significant amounts of carbon amassed over millennia. Safeguarding and comprehending these ecosystems require advanced carbon measurement techniques like remote sensing and ground-based tools. These methods are essential in informing conservation efforts and restoration projects, proving indispensable in mitigating the global climate crisis.

This event fosters collaboration and provides insights into carbon measurement technologies and strategies for reducing emissions in peatlands. Participants can share experiences, and experts in a panel discussion will discuss topics such as GHG calculation methods, best practices, and policy development.

Speakers:

1. Muhammad Askary
   Deputy Director for Sources Control of Peatland Ecosystem Degradation, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Republic of Indonesia
2. Sofyan Kurnianto
   Riau Andalan Pulp Paper, APRIL Group
3. Niken Andika Putri
   GIS and Remote Sensing Analyst, Sumitomo Forestry
4. Hans Joosten
   University of Greifswald
5. Faizal Parish
   Global Environment Centre (GEC), Malaysia