UN-REDD Programme 151d ago

Riau’s reputation was long built on its oil, gas, palm, and timber industries. But this came at a steep environmental price: shrinking forests, degraded peatlands, and annual fires that choked the sky in haze. Now, the province is turning a new page. Green for Riau marks its ambitious shift from exploiting natural resources to restoring them. This short video follows the people and partnerships shaping Riau’s sustainable future—from government and scientists to local communities, and indigenous leaders.