Indonesia, Singapore to work on joint research on blue carbon

Indonesia has lost a significant span of mangroves, which can store around four times more carbon dioxide than trees. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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JAKARTA - Indonesia and Singapore are preparing to work together on a research project on carbon captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems.

Findings from the blue carbon project could help Indonesia estimate how much carbon dioxide it can capture and meet its emission reduction targets.

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