<h1>Massive Land Conversion in Indonesia Threatens Forests, Indigenous Rights, and Ecological Balance for Agricultural Expansion</h1> Indonesia plans to clear forests equivalent to Belgium's size for bioethanol, sugar, and rice production, potentially displacing Indigenous communities. The government-backed project spans 4.3 million hectares across Papua and Kalimantan, making it the world's largest current deforestation initiative. Despite claims of reforestation and food security, environmental experts warn of significant ecological damage, carbon emissions, and threats to biodiversity and Indigenous ways of life.