# Mangrove restoration and conservation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-mangrove-restoration-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-12T04:35:32.000Z. Sources: 49. Developments: 22. Indonesia’s mangrove restoration drive accelerated through July 2026. World Mangrove Day on 26 July saw coordinated planting across the archipelago, with banks, ministries, universities and local governments adding tens of thousands of seedlings. Bank Negara Indonesia reported a cumulative 258,000 seedlings over eight years, while Permodalan Nasional Madani pledged 196,700 trees across 58 sites by year-end. Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s “BRI Peduli” placed 24,000 seedlings in Karawang and the DKI Jakarta administration sowed 24,310 seedlings at five coastal sites, joined by police and military personnel. University Telogorejo contributed 1,000 mangrove and fish seedlings, and InJourney added 20,000, including 4,500 in the Mandalika tourism zone. In Bali, Governor Wayan Koster announced a monthly planting schedule involving schools, entrepreneurs and community groups to protect the island’s 3,000 ha of existing mangroves. At the Batu Lumbang eco‑tourism site, FINNS Bali and the Bali Youth Parliament for Water planted 1,200 Rhizophora mucronata seedlings. The 10th East Java Mangrove Festival on 29 July 2026 highlighted mangroves as carbon sinks and flood barriers. Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa stressed a “penta‑helix” collaboration, and Deputy Regent Dirham Akbar Aksara received an award for preserving 135.6 ha in Lamongan. Astra Motor Bengkulu pledged 1,000 seedlings for World Mangrove Day under its AM Greeners CSR programme. The Ministry of Forestry launched the Mangroves for Coastal Resilience (M4CR) programme, targeting rehabilitation of 32,634 ha—the world’s largest mangrove project—starting with 1,000 trees in Aceh and expanding to East and North Kalimantan, North Sumatra and Riau, with a 2027 completion goal. Ministries reiterated the 2026 target to restore more than 17,000 ha, building on the 91,678 ha restored by the end of 2025. In early August 2026, TelkomGroup planted 20,000 seedlings in Central Java and East Nusa Tenggara as part of its “GoZero%” sustainability programme. ## Claims - Indonesia aims to rehabilitate more than 17,000 hectares of mangrove in 2026, adding to 91,678 hectares restored by end‑2025. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Indonesia holds about 23 % of the world’s mangrove forests and loses roughly 52,000 hectares per year. (corroborated by 4 sources) - BNI has planted 258,000 mangrove seedlings over the past eight years in Indonesia. (corroborated by 3 sources) - PNM plans to plant a total of 196,700 mangrove trees at 58 sites in Indonesia between 2024 and 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - BRI Peduli planted 24,000 mangrove trees in Karawang with farmer and fisherman groups. (single source) - University Telogorejo planted 1,000 mangrove trees and distributed fish seedlings in Semarang. (single source) - Mangrove trees can absorb carbon four to five times more than typical trees. (single source) - InJourney has planted a cumulative 20,000 mangrove seedlings across three phases, including 4,500 in The Mandalika area. (single source) - DKI Jakarta planted 24,310 mangrove seedlings at five coastal sites on 26 July 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Indonesian environmental agencies launch conservation initiatives Indonesian environmental agencies are launching new initiatives, including mangrove planting in North Sulawesi and a target for 160 schools in Lampung to achieve Adiwiyata environmental status. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-environmental-agencies-launch-conservation-initiatives ### 2026-08-26: Indonesian companies launch mangrove planting initiatives Telkom Indonesia and Unicharm Indonesia have conducted mangrove planting initiatives in various Indonesian coastal areas to combat abrasion and support environmental conservation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-companies-launch-mangrove-planting-initiatives ### 2026-08-20: Indonesia launches mangrove reforestation initiatives to combat coastal erosion Mangrove reforestation efforts are being implemented in Bekasi and Riau, Indonesia, to combat coastal erosion and support local economies through environmental conservation and community grants. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-mangrove-reforestation-initiatives-to-combat-coastal-erosion ### 2026-08-15: Indragiri Hilir plans mangrove rehabilitation to combat coastal abrasion The Indonesian government plans to rehabilitate up to 1,000 hectares of mangroves in Indragiri Hilir, Riau, to combat coastal abrasion that has damaged 1,700 hectares of community land. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indragiri-hilir-plans-mangrove-rehabilitation-to-combat-coastal-abrasion ### 2026-08-10: Indonesia launches nationwide ecosystem restoration movement Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry launched a nationwide ecosystem restoration movement, including mangrove planting and wildlife releases in Jakarta, to address environmental damage. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-nationwide-ecosystem-restoration-movement ### 2026-08-05: TelkomGroup plants 20,000 mangrove seedlings in Indonesia TelkomGroup planted 20,000 mangrove seedlings in Jepara, Central Java and Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, supporting its GoZero% sustainability program and local climate‑resilience efforts. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telkomgroup-plants-20000-mangrove-seedlings-in-indonesia ### 2026-08-05: Jakarta's Seribu Islands Beach Clean and Mangrove Planting Led by Democratic Party Democratic Party leaders and volunteers cleaned a beach and planted mangroves on Pulau Lancang in Jakarta’s Seribu Islands on 7 Aug 2026 to protect the coast and reduce erosion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakartas-seribu-islands-beach-clean-and-mangrove-planting-led-by-democratic-party ### 2026-07-31: Indonesia expands mangrove restoration with corporate CSR and government M4CR program Astra Motor Bengkulu plants 1,000 mangroves for World Mangrove Day, while Indonesia's M4CR programme targets 32,634 ha of mangrove restoration, the world's largest effort, aiming for completion by 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-expands-mangrove-restoration-with-corporate-csr-and-government-m4cr-program ### 2026-07-30: East Java Mangrove Festival Highlights Climate Mitigation Efforts The 10th East Java Mangrove Festival in Tuban celebrated mangrove conservation, with Governor Khofifah urging climate action and Lamonga receiving an award for managing 135.59 ha of mangroves. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/east-java-mangrove-festival-highlights-climate-mitigation-efforts ### 2026-07-26: Bali Governor expands monthly mangrove planting with schools and businesses Bali’s governor announced a monthly mangrove planting program with schools and businesses, while FINNS Bali and youth groups planted 1,200 seedlings in Jimbaran to protect the coast. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bali-governor-expands-monthly-mangrove-planting-with-schools-and-businesses ### 2026-07-25: Kalla Translog plants 31,000 mangroves in Indonesia's Pangkajene and Kepulauan Kalla Translog planted 31,000 mangrove seedlings over 3.1 ha in Indonesia’s Pangkajene and Kepulauan, part of its ESG effort to restore coasts and capture carbon. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalla-translog-plants-31000-mangroves-in-indonesias-pangkajene-and-kepulauan ### 2026-07-25: Indonesia expands mangrove restoration on World Mangrove Day Indonesia’s banks, ministries and universities planted over 300,000 mangrove seedlings on World Mangrove Day, aiming to reverse a loss of 52 000 ha per year and rehabilitate 17 000 ha by 2026. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-bni-and-injourney-launch-largescale-mangrove-restoration-projects ### 2026-07-10: Indonesia expands mangrove restoration in Banten and Riau Indonesia boosts mangrove planting: PT Patra Jasa adds 1,000 seedlings in Banten, while YKAN completes a five‑year restoration in Riau, linking coastal protection with community livelihoods. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-expands-mangrove-restoration-in-banten-and-riau ### 2026-07-07: Indonesia companies KAI Logistik and Pupuk Kujang plant mangroves to protect coasts KAI Logistik and Pupuk Kujang planted thousands of mangroves in Jakarta and Karawang, helping curb coastal erosion, boost biodiversity and store carbon as part of CSR and climate‑action programs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-companies-kai-logistik-and-pupuk-kujang-plant-mangroves-to-protect-coasts ### 2026-07-04: Indonesia expands mangrove restoration effort with regional plantings and carbon‑trading push Indonesia’s new program targets mangrove restoration and carbon‑trading, with Freeport pledging 12,000 ha and local groups planting thousands of seedlings across the country. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-expands-mangrove-planting-in-central-java ### 2026-06-30: Indonesia Highlights Mangrove Role in Climate and Sovereignty Indonesia's forest ministry says its 3.4 million‑ha mangrove cover is key to climate resilience, coastal protection and national sovereignty, drawing international interest. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-highlights-mangrove-role-in-climate-and-sovereignty ### 2026-06-25: Indonesian firms Vale and Pureco launch tree‑planting and mangrove‑restoration CSR projects Vale and Pureco carried out CSR tree‑planting in Kolaka and mangrove‑restoration in Surabaya, respectively, to boost climate awareness and coastal protection across Indonesia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-firms-vale-and-pureco-launch-treeplanting-and-mangroverestoration-csr-projects ### 2026-06-24: Global Mangrove Cover Shows Net Growth Since 2010 After Decades of Decline Global mangrove area has been increasing since 2010, reducing net loss to about 849 km², driven by legal protections and natural regrowth, though West Africa still faces declines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worlds-mangrove-forests-record-net-growth-after-decades-of-decline ### 2026-06-08: Indonesia expands coastal mangrove and tree‑planting projects Indonesia’s Pekalongan city opened a mangrove arboretum and Pegadaian planted 240 trees in Malang, both projects targeting coastal restoration, education and climate‑action. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-expands-coastal-mangrove-and-treeplanting-projects ### 2026-06-04: Global mangrove forests recover as restoration and blue‑carbon markets boost coverage Satellite data and a Tulane study show global mangrove coverage stabilising and growing in 2025, driven by blue‑carbon credits and restoration projects, though the recovery remains fragile. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-mangrove-forests-recover-as-restoration-and-bluecarbon-markets-boost-coverage ### 2026-05-31: Indonesia's Mangrove Conservation Shows Growth and Boosts Eco‑Tourism ULM reports 80‑90 % survival of a 5‑ha mangrove planting in South Kalimantan, while Desa Bokor's mangroves draw tourists and showcase 13 species, linking conservation with local income. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-mangrove-conservation-shows-growth-and-boosts-ecotourism ### 2026-05-26: BRI Insurance and PNM plant 7,000 mangrove seedlings in Makassar BRI Insurance and PNM planted 7,000 mangrove seedlings in Makassar, Indonesia on 26 May 2026, showcasing a joint CSR effort to protect the coast and reduce carbon emissions. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bri-insurance-and-pnm-plant-7000-mangrove-seedlings-in-makassar --- Cite as: Mangrove restoration and conservation. 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