In a landmark move on 3 July 2024, to protect one of the world’s most vital ecosystems, the Indonesian government has entered into a groundbreaking Indonesia debt-for-nature swap (DNS) to fund coral reef restoration and marine conservation.
Author: Preeti Sinha, MPPM
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